Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a perfect blend of health and taste. These scrumptious meatballs are not only quick to prepare but also serve as a versatile dish suitable for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner, a special gathering, or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of fresh salmon and vibrant herbs produces tender meatballs, while the creamy avocado sauce adds a rich, zesty touch. Enjoy these bites as an appetizer, main course, or even in salads for added nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless salmon
- ½ medium onion
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 egg white
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Creamy Avocado Sauce: ¾ California avocado
- 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine salmon, onion, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg white, garlic, salt, and spices. Pulse until slightly chunky.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, mash avocado and mix with Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, water, cilantro, and seasonings until smooth.
- Serve warm with avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg