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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce You'll Love

Delicious Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon finely chopped
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese substitute with nutritional yeast for a lactose-free option
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt substitute with dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Blender
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine finely chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Scoop portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs about the size of golf balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet (12-15 meatballs).
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm and golden brown.
  5. Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and optional garlic in a blender until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  6. Serve meatballs warm with creamy avocado sauce, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. For a vegan option, replace Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt.

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