Description
Tender baked salmon meatballs paired with a silky creamy avocado sauce. A fresh, flavorful, and healthy twist on classic meatballs, perfect for family dinners or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skinless and finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Brush parchment lightly with olive oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll mixture into meatballs and place on baking sheet.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and salt until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate warm meatballs and drizzle with avocado sauce.
Notes
- Chill the salmon mixture before shaping to make rolling easier.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
- Don’t overbake, salmon cooks quickly and stays moist when watched closely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 4 meatballs with sauce)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: salmon meatballs, baked salmon, avocado sauce, healthy salmon recipe, seafood meatballs