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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce for Family Fun

Enjoy these Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a healthy and delicious meal perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Salmon Fresh or canned, drained if canned
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Or swap with nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 Egg Can substitute with a flax egg
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Chopped, or use dill/cilantro
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder is a quick substitute
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Can use lime juice as alternative
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado Choose a perfectly ripe one
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Or dairy-free yogurt if you prefer
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Consider roasting for milder flavor

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine salmon, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  5. Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and minced garlic in a blender until smooth.
  6. Serve the warm meatballs with creamy avocado sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste before forming meatballs. Let cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor.

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