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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce Delight

A delightful dish of Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce that's healthy, quick, and family-friendly!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Salmon Fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if desired
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Use nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg Flaxseed egg for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped; cilantro can be used as alternative
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder works as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice can be a substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 medium Ripe Avocado Choose ripe for best texture
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Use dairy-free yogurt for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can also be used
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Add more for extra flavor

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  5. In a food processor, blend ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  6. Serve the meatballs warm with the creamy avocado sauce on the side, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh salmon. To store, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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