Description
Delicious and healthy baked salmon meatballs served with a creamy avocado sauce. These flavorful meatballs are perfect for a main course or appetizer, offering a high-protein and nutritious option for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Meatballs:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped or pulsed in a food processor
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until evenly combined but not overworked.
- Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until meatballs are firm and cooked through with light golden tops.
- Prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and water until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm salmon meatballs drizzled with avocado sauce or with sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- These meatballs are great served over rice, salad, or in pita wraps.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the yogurt with extra olive oil and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs + sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
