Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce
Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce are a delightful and nutritious treat that will elevate any gathering. These tender, flavorful meatballs combine the richness of fresh salmon with a creamy avocado dipping sauce, making them perfect for appetizers, snacks, or light meals. With their quick preparation and healthy ingredients, they are an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve them warm alongside zesty avocado sauce to impress family and friends with this gourmet seafood dish that’s both easy to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (16 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form into small meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- For the sauce, blend avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve warm meatballs with avocado sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg