Description
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce offer a light, healthy, and flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs. These oven-baked salmon bites are complemented by a creamy, tangy avocado sauce, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the salmon meatballs:
- 12 oz cooked salmon, flaked
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray or drizzle, for baking
- For the avocado sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 to 3 tbsp water, to thin if needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, red onion, parsley or dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1½ inches in size. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or drizzle the tops of the salmon meatballs with olive oil.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden and firm to the touch.
- While the salmon meatballs bake, prepare the avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth, adding 2 to 3 tablespoons of water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve the baked salmon meatballs with a generous spoonful of avocado sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Notes
- Canned salmon can be used instead of fresh cooked salmon; ensure it is well-drained and any bones or skin are removed.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free oats.
- The avocado sauce can also be used as a dip for vegetables or a spread for sandwiches.
- These meatballs store well and can be served warm or cold, making them suitable for meal prep or packed lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Approx. 2g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 18g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60mg