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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce Bliss

Delicious Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce offer a healthy and easy dinner recipe for any busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Fresh Salmon Canned salmon can be substituted if necessary.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Replace with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • 1 large Egg Omit for a vegan version or substitute with flaxseed meal.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Cilantro can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic; garlic powder can be used if unavailable.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice or vinegar can serve as substitutes.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust these to suit your taste.
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 medium Avocado Choose ripe avocados for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Opt for dairy-free yogurt if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Lemon juice can also work well.
  • 1 clove Garlic Reduce amount for milder taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

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 salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes until firm and golden.
  5. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  6. Serve the meatballs warm with the creamy avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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