Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a delightful and nutritious dish that combines tender salmon with a rich, silky avocado sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, these meatballs deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite. With simple preparation and fresh ingredients, you’ll impress your guests while enjoying a heart-healthy meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Panko)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for sauce)
- ¼ tsp cumin powder (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, flake the salmon into small pieces; remove any bones.
- Mix in breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- For the sauce, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with avocado sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - Choose wild-caught salmon for optimal flavor. - Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender. - Feel free to customize the sauce by adding spices like paprika or cayenne pepper.