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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce for a Healthy Twist

Delicious Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a quick and healthy solution that satisfies cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Salmon
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free option available
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Replace with nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg Consider a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Or cilantro for a different flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder is a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Or lime juice for a twist
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe for best texture
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Or plant-based yogurt for dairy-free
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Adjust to taste
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Adjust to liking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • blender

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm to the touch and golden brown.
Avocado Sauce Preparation
  1. Blend ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and minced garlic in a blender until smooth.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, serve the meatballs warm with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider garnishing with fresh herbs or lemon juice for added flavor.

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