Description
Delicious baked salmon meatballs served with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, add the salmon fillet and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and the egg to the bowl with the salmon. Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the creamy avocado sauce. In a bowl, mash the avocado and then mix in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once the meatballs are done, serve them warm with the creamy avocado sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding chopped green onions or dill to the meatball mixture.
- You can also substitute the salmon with canned salmon for a quicker option.
- Serve the meatballs over a bed of greens or with whole grain pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg