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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce Bliss

Delicious Baked Salmon Meatballs served with a Creamy Avocado Sauce, perfect for a family-friendly meal. A delightful blend of flavors and nutrition!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Fresh or canned salmon
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped, or cilantro
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic or dried garlic
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice or lime juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper adjust according to preference
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 clove Garlic omit if preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • blender

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 fresh or canned salmon, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until firm and golden brown.
  5. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth, adding water for desired thickness.
  6. Serve the meatballs warm with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the meatball mixture and use well-drained canned salmon.

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