Description
Tender and flavorful baked salmon meatballs paired with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Flake the salmon into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, minced garlic, the egg, salt, and pepper into the bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs the size of a golf ball.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth.
- Serve the meatballs warm with avocado sauce for dipping.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Mix the meatball ingredients the night before and refrigerate. Shape them just before baking for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salmon meatballs, avocado sauce, healthy recipe, baking, gluten-free