Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a delightful and healthy option for any meal. These protein-packed bites are bursting with flavor, thanks to the perfectly seasoned salmon and a zesty avocado sauce that adds a creamy twist. Ideal for dinner parties, family meals, or even a quick weeknight dinner, these meatballs are easy to make and nutritious. With only 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this dish in under an hour. Serve them as an appetizer, over greens, or alongside whole grains for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless salmon
- ½ medium onion
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 egg white
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¾ California avocado
- 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- ½ lime (juiced)
- 5 tablespoons water
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the salmon until finely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in grated onion, panko breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg white, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Form small meatballs (about one inch in diameter) from the mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the meatballs on it. Bake for 18 minutes or until cooked through.
- While baking, prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, water, cilantro, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve warm with the sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (110g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg