Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs served with a creamy Avocado Sauce, offering a delightful and healthy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free for variation)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 ripe avocado, scooped and mashed
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley until well combined.
- Form small meatballs, about one inch in diameter.
- In a separate bowl, mash the avocado and mix it with sour cream, lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve the baked salmon meatballs with the avocado sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Make sure the avocado is fully ripe for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg