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Baked Salmon Meatballs

Baked Salmon Meatballs: Healthy Delight with Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs are a quick, nutritious choice enriched with omega-3 fatty acids, paired with a creamy avocado sauce.
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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 can Salmon fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free optional
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Parsley or cilantro
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 large Avocado ripe
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 clove Additional Minced Garlic

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Blender

Method
 

Preparation
  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 gently.
  3. Roll the salmon mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes until firm and slightly golden.
  5. While the meatballs bake, blend ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
  6. Remove meatballs from the oven, serve with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste and texture, enjoy the meatballs fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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