Description
These baked salmon meatballs are a healthy and delicious twist on traditional meatballs, packed with fresh flavors and served with a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or as an appetizer!
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water to thin, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the salmon meatballs for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly golden.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve the baked salmon meatballs with the creamy avocado sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like smoked paprika or dill into the meatball mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 meatballs)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg