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Baked Salmon Meatballs

Delicious Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs are an easy, healthy dinner option bursting with flavor and omega-3 goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 14 oz Salmon canned, drained
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free options available
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg binding agent
  • 1/4 cup Parsley or fresh dill/chives
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice or lime juice/vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado squeeze in lime for flavor
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic use fresh for best flavor

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes until firm and lightly golden brown.
  5. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth.
  6. Remove meatballs from the oven, cool for a couple of minutes, serve with the creamy avocado sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be served with vegetables, quinoa, or salad for a complete meal. Adjust avocado sauce seasoning as desired for the best flavor.

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