Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Ingredients:
For the Salmon Meatballs:
  1. 1 lb fresh salmon fillets, skin removed
  2. ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko works well)
  3. ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  4. 1 large egg
  5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  7. 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  8. ½ tsp salt
  9. ¼ tsp black pepper
  10. Zest of 1 lemon
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
  1. 1 ripe avocado
  2. 1 clove garlic
  3. 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
  4. 1 tbsp lemon juice
  5. Salt and pepper to taste
  6. Water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions:
  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make the Salmon Meatballs:

  1. In a food processor, pulse the salmon until finely chopped but not pureed.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the Meatballs:

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly golden on the outside.
Prepare the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
In a food processor, combine the avocado, garlic, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add water a little at a time to reach your desired consistency.
Serve:
Serve the baked salmon meatballs with a generous drizzle of creamy avocado sauce. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Tips:
These meatballs can be served over a bed of greens or pasta for a complete meal.
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