Description
Mouthwatering baked salmon meatballs with creamy avocado sauce promise a delightful culinary journey through Mediterranean flavors. Quick, healthy, and packed with protein, these tender meatballs will make diners crave more with each savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and finely chopped
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Creamy Avocado Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light oil coating to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until the mixture holds together uniformly.
- Craft uniform meatballs using hands or a small scoop, aiming for consistent 1 to 1.5-inch spheres that will cook evenly.
- Arrange meatballs on the prepared sheet with adequate spacing to ensure proper heat circulation.
- Drizzle a thin layer of olive oil over the meatballs to promote golden-brown caramelization during baking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, checking for a firm texture and complete internal cooking.
- Simultaneously, transform the avocado sauce ingredients in a blender, combining ripe avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, and minced garlic until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Enhance the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- After removing meatballs from the oven, allow a brief cooling period to set their structure.
- Present the warm salmon meatballs accompanied by the creamy avocado sauce, either drizzled on top or served as a complementary dipping option.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is fresh and finely chopped for consistent texture and better binding of meatballs.
- Pat salmon dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture that could make meatballs fall apart.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture for a subtle kick of heat and extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg