Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a deliciously nutritious option for any meal. These tender meatballs combine the rich flavor of fresh salmon with a creamy avocado sauce, making them a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With quick preparation and minimal cooking time, you can whip up this healthy dish that is packed with protein and healthy fats. Serve them as appetizers, in salads, or alongside whole grains for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless salmon
- ½ medium onion
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 egg white
- ¾ California avocado
- 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine salmon chunks, grated onion, panko breadcrumbs, minced cilantro, egg white, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Pulse until combined but slightly chunky.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs (1-2 inches in diameter) and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix avocado, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, water, cilantro, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper until smooth for the sauce.
- Serve warm with a generous dollop of creamy avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg