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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce Delight

Enjoy these Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a healthy, flavorful dish perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Salmon, fresh or canned Ensure canned is well-drained
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Standard or gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Omit for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg Or use a flax egg for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, fresh Substitute with dill or cilantro if unavailable
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Can swap with garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as an alternative
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado Choose one that yields slightly to pressure
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Can use sour cream as an alternative
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Substitute with lemon juice if desired
  • 1 clove Garlic Less can be used for milder flavor

Equipment

  • 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 mixing bowl, combine chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Wet your hands slightly and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place them on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
  6. Once baked, let the meatballs cool and serve warm with the creamy avocado sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the meatball mixture and store leftovers in an airtight container. You can freeze the meatballs for future use.

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