Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce offer a delightful fusion of comfort and nutrition. These tender, flavorful meatballs are made from fresh salmon and paired with a smooth avocado sauce that adds a creamy richness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish is sure to impress family and friends with its vibrant flavors and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillets, skinless
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the salmon until finely chopped.
- In a bowl, combine processed salmon with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with avocado sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding spices like dill or paprika to the meatball mixture. - Substitute lime juice for lemon for a different flavor profile.