Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy seafood. These flavorful meatballs combine fresh salmon, spices, and whole wheat panko breadcrumbs for a satisfying bite. The creamy avocado sauce, made with Greek yogurt and cilantro, adds richness and a zesty twist that perfectly complements the meatballs. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe is sure to please both adults and kids alike. Enjoy them over a fresh salad, in a wrap, or simply as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless salmon
- ½ medium onion
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 egg white
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- ¾ California avocado
- 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- ½ lime (juiced)
- 5 tablespoons water
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine salmon, grated onion, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg white, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Pulse until mixed but slightly chunky.
- Form mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 18 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- While baking, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, water, cilantro, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve warm with creamy avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg