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Baked Salmon Meatballs

Baked Salmon Meatballs: Healthy Bites with Creamy Avocado Dip

Baked Salmon Meatballs are a healthy and satisfying dish, perfect for busy weeknights, served with a creamy avocado dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon Can be substituted with canned salmon, drained well.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use panko for extra crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Substitute with nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 large Egg Replace with a flax egg for a vegan version.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Use dill for a different flavor profile.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Use garlic powder if fresh isn’t available.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Substitute with lime juice for a different twist.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Avocado Sauce
  • 1 large Avocado Make sure it’s ripe for the best texture.
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Can be substituted with a dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Use lemon juice if needed.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Adjust based on your preference for garlic.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped fresh salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced at least an inch apart.
  4. Bake the meatballs for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  5. While the meatballs bake, prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and minced garlic until smooth.
  6. Once the meatballs are baked, serve warm alongside the creamy avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze meatballs in a single layer for up to 3 months.

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