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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

These flavorful Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a delicious twist on traditional recipes, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Salmon fillets fresh or frozen; wild-caught preferred
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free options work too
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binding agent
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder or use minced garlic for a fresher taste
  • 1 tbsp Dill fresh or dried
  • to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 2 ripe Avocados choose ones that yield slightly when pressed
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt can substitute with sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro optional
  • 1 clove Garlic for extra zing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the salmon by removing any skin and bones, then flake the fish into small pieces.
  3. Combine the flaked salmon with breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, dill, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
  4. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until firm and lightly browned.
Sauce Preparation
  1. While the meatballs are baking, blend ripe avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve your baked salmon meatballs warm, drizzled with the creamy avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with chopped fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor.

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