Description
Delicious salmon meatballs paired with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 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
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced (for the sauce)
- Water to thin, if needed
- Olive oil (optional)
- Extra lemon (optional)
- Extra breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and 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 for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly golden.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the baked salmon meatballs with the creamy avocado sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
These meatballs can be served with a variety of sides such as roasted vegetables or a simple salad. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers and reheated later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: salmon meatballs, avocado sauce, family dinner, healthy recipe, gluten-free meal