Irresistibly Easy Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are nutritious, flavorful, and easy to prepare, making them a perfect weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- blender
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound Fresh salmon Canned salmon can be used if well-drained.
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Can be replaced with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
- 1 large Egg Flax egg can be used for a vegan option.
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Can swap with cilantro or omit.
- 2 cloves Minced garlic Garlic powder can be a substitute.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Lime juice can also be used.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Can substitute with sour cream or dairy-free yogurt.
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
Instructions
How to Make Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine finely chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake them for 15-18 minutes or until they’re cooked through and take on a lovely golden hue.
- Prepare the creamy avocado sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic until smooth.
- Cool the meatballs slightly before serving them warm with the avocado sauce for dipping.
Notes
Optional: Garnish the meatballs with fresh herbs for added flavor and color.