Ingredients:
For the Salmon Meatballs:
1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and finely chopped 🐟
½ cup breadcrumbs 🌾
1 egg 🥚
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🌿
1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
1 ripe avocado 🥑
¼ cup Greek yogurt 🥛
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
2 tablespoons lime juice 🍈
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
For the Salmon Meatballs:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. 🔥
2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. 🐟🌿
3️⃣ Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 ½ inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. 🌾🥚
4️⃣ Bake the salmon meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly golden. 🔄
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
5️⃣ While the meatballs are baking, prepare the creamy avocado sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. 🥑🍈
6️⃣ Adjust the seasoning of the sauce with additional salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. 🌿
7️⃣ Once the salmon meatballs are done baking, let them cool slightly. Serve the meatballs drizzled with the creamy avocado sauce or use the sauce as a dip. Enjoy these light and flavorful Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce! 😋🥑
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 33 minutes Calories: 280 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings