Baked Salmon Meatballs Avocado Sauce (Printable)
Tender baked salmon meatballs paired with creamy zesty avocado sauce for a healthy seafood dish ready in under an hour.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Salmon Meatballs
01 - 1.1 lbs skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
06 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
→ For the Avocado Sauce
13 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
14 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
15 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
16 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
17 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste
19 - 2-3 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the chopped salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
03 - Using damp hands, form the mixture into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Brush or spray the tops lightly with olive oil.
05 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and lightly golden.
06 - Meanwhile, make the avocado sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed for a creamy, dippable consistency.
07 - Serve the warm salmon meatballs with avocado sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The avocado sauce is secretly healthy but tastes indulgent
- Perfect for meal prep and they reheat beautifully
02 -
- Keep mixing gentle so the meatballs stay tender
- The sauce thickens up in the fridge so add more water when reheating
03 -
- Chill the mixture for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to shape
- Toast the breadcrumbs first for even more flavor in every bite