Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce are a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional meatballs. These tender, flavorful salmon bites are seasoned to perfection and baked until golden, making them a fantastic choice for appetizers, snacks, or light meals. The creamy avocado sauce adds a refreshing touch that perfectly complements the savory flavors of the salmon. Ideal for game nights, family dinners, or gatherings, these meatballs are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet (skin removed and finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until firm and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F / 63°C).
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the avocado sauce by blending the avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve warm meatballs drizzled with avocado sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg