Description
These healthy baked salmon meatballs are tender and packed with flavor, served with a creamy avocado sauce that’s perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat for a healthier option)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, add the salmon and pulse until finely chopped but not puréed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the creamy avocado sauce. In a bowl, mash the avocado, then mix in the Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once the meatballs are done, allow them to cool slightly before serving with the creamy avocado sauce.
Notes
- These meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the meatballs for up to 3 months; just reheat in the oven before serving.
- Feel free to add more spices to the meatball mixture for extra flavor, such as paprika or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
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