Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce are a nutritious and flavorful option perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. These tender meatballs, made from fresh salmon packed with omega-3 fatty acids, are paired with a creamy avocado sauce that elevates the dish without requiring extensive culinary skills. In just 30 minutes, you can create an impressive meal that is both satisfying and wholesome, making it a delightful addition to your family’s dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets (skinless)
- cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1 large egg
- cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely chop the salmon in a mixing bowl until it resembles ground meat.
- Add breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, salt, and pepper to the salmon. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about one inch in diameter) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the avocado sauce, blend avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the meatballs drizzled with the creamy avocado sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg