Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce are a delightful blend of nutrition and flavor, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. These tender meatballs are lightly seasoned and baked to perfection, paired with a creamy avocado sauce that adds a refreshing twist. Whether you’re serving them as a finger food at parties or enjoying them as part of a healthy weeknight meal, these salmon meatballs are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves four
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for baking)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about the size of a tablespoon) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F or 63°C).
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the avocado sauce by blending together the avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve warm meatballs drizzled with avocado sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg