Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Ingredients:
For the Salmon Meatballs:
1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and finely chopped
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
For the Salmon Meatballs:

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, combine salmon, panko breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Use hands or spoon to shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 20).
4. Place meatballs on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.

Instructions:

1. Peel and pit avocados.
2. In blender or food processor, combine avocados, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Stir in parsley.

Assembly:

1. Serve baked salmon meatballs with creamy avocado sauce.
2. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

Tips and Variations:

– Use fresh or canned salmon.
– Substitute breadcrumbs with almond meal or oats.
– Add diced bell peppers or chopped fresh herbs.
– For spicy sauce, add diced jalapeño.

Nutritional Information (approximate):

Per serving (4 meatballs with sauce):

– Calories: 320
– Protein: 35g
– Fat: 20g
– Saturated Fat: 4g
– Cholesterol: 60mg
– Sodium: 250mg
– Carbohydrates: 10g
– Fiber: 5g