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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Bright, healthy, and ready in under 30 minutes, these salmon meatballs are a tasty weeknight winner with a creamy, tangy avocado sauce.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound skinless salmon chunks
  • 0.25 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs (plus 2 tablespoons for binding and crunch)
  • 1 egg white
  • 0.5 medium onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 0.75 California avocado
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for the avocado sauce)
  • 0.5 lime, juiced
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro (for the avocado sauce)
  • 0.375 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt (for the avocado sauce to taste)
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper (for the avocado sauce to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prep the salmon and aromatics: Pat the salmon dry and roughly chop if needed, then grate the onion and mince garlic and cilantro.
  2. Mix the meatball base: In a bowl, combine salmon, grated onion, 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko, egg white, 3 tablespoons cilantro, 2 minced garlic cloves, 0.75 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, paprika, and oregano; mix gently until combined.
  3. Shape and coat: Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and roll in the remaining 0.25 cup of panko.
  4. Bake until firm: Place on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until firm and cooked through.
  5. Blend the avocado sauce and serve: For the avocado sauce, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, lime juice, water, 2 tbsp cilantro, chipotle powder, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper until smooth; serve over warm meatballs.

Notes

Keep the salmon slightly chilled while mixing to maintain texture and make shaping easier. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in the oven.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: salmon meatballs, avocado sauce, healthy dinner, quick recipes, weeknight meals