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Baked Salmon Meatballs

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Sauce: Healthy & Delicious

Delicious Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Sauce, a healthy and family-friendly dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon Canned salmon works too.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can substitute.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Can substitute with cilantro or dill.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice is a great alternative.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado The creamy base of the sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Dairy-free yogurt can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until mixed.
  3. Shape the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the Meatballs: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Make the Creamy Avocado Sauce: Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and garlic until smooth.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm meatballs with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the mixture tender by not overmixing. Check for doneness by looking for firmness and golden color.

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