Description

Delicious baked salmon meatballs paired with smooth creamy avocado sauce for a healthy easy meal packed with flavor and nutrition

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh salmon fillets

½ cup panko breadcrumbs

2 green onions, thinly sliced

2 cloves minced garlic

1 large egg

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon chopped dill

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

1 ripe avocado

¼ cup Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Prepare the salmon: Remove skin and finely chop or pulse in a food processor until coarsely ground but not pureed.
Mix the meatball ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, minced garlic, egg, lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until evenly incorporated.
Form into meatballs: Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll gently into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, about 20 meatballs in total. Drizzle olive oil over them.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until meatballs are lightly golden and firm to the touch.
While baking, prepare the avocado sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, cilantro (if using), and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve the warm salmon meatballs drizzled or dolloped with the creamy avocado sauce. Garnish with extra dill or cilantro if desired.

Notes

Juicy, tender baked salmon meatballs paired with a luscious creamy avocado sauce. A perfect weeknight dinner that feels like a treat – light, flavorful, and packed with wholesome goodness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 20 meatballs
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 15 g

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