Description
These Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce are crispy outside, tender inside, and bursting with zesty flavor a healthy and easy dinner favorite!
Ingredients
1 lb fresh salmon, finely chopped
1 large egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
1 ripe avocado
1 garlic clove
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Mix salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and seasonings.
4. Form 1-inch meatballs and place on the tray.
5. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
6. Blend avocado, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, salt, and pepper to make sauce.
7. Serve meatballs warm with avocado sauce.
Notes
You can prepare the salmon mix ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce, salmon recipe, healthy dinner