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Baked Salmon Meatballs

Delicious Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Try these Baked Salmon Meatballs, a wholesome, gluten-free dinner featuring flavorful salmon and creamy avocado sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Salmon can substitute with canned salmon
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Parsley can substitute with basil or cilantro
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic or garlic powder if short on fresh
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice or lime juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Avocado Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter option
  • 1 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 clove Garlic or roasted garlic for milder flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  5. Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic until smooth to prepare the avocado sauce.
  6. Serve baked meatballs warm with avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

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