Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a delicious and nutritious option for any meal. These tender meatballs, made from fresh salmon and seasoned to perfection, are complemented by a rich and creamy avocado sauce that adds a delightful twist. With only 295 calories per serving, they make for an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead. Whether served over greens, in wraps, or as appetizers at gatherings, these flavorful bites will surely impress your friends and family while keeping your health goals in check.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless salmon
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1/4 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons cilantro
- 1 egg white
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 California avocado
- 1/2 lime
- 5 tablespoons water
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine salmon chunks, grated onion, panko breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg white, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Pulse until mixed but chunky.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- For the sauce: Mash avocado in a bowl and blend in Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, water, cilantro, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve meatballs hot with creamy avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg