Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
These Baked Salmon Meatballs are a healthy and flavorful dish, combining tender salmon meatballs with a creamy and zesty avocado sauce. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer, they are baked to perfection and served with a smooth, tangy sauce made from avocado, Greek yogurt, and chipotle chili powder for a touch of smoky heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: About 12 meatballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound skinless salmon (cut into chunks)
- ½ medium onion (grated)
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 1 egg white
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
Creamy Avocado Sauce
- ¾ California avocado (skin & seed removed)
- 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ lime (juiced)
- 5 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Chop the Salmon: Place the salmon chunks into a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer this chopped salmon to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: Add the grated onion, whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, minced cilantro, egg white, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano to the bowl with the salmon. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Form Meatballs: Using about 2 tablespoons of the salmon mixture, roll the mixture between your palms to form evenly sized meatballs. Arrange them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and cooked through.
- Prepare Avocado Sauce: While the meatballs bake, combine the avocado, fat-free plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, water, minced cilantro, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Once the meatballs are cooked, serve them warm accompanied by the creamy avocado sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Use whole wheat panko breadcrumbs for added texture and healthier option.
- Adjust chipotle chili powder in the sauce according to your heat preference.
- Ensure salmon is fresh and skinless for best flavor and texture.
- Egg white helps bind the meatballs without adding fat.
Keywords: Salmon meatballs, Baked salmon, Avocado sauce, Healthy appetizer, Low fat seafood recipe
