Description
Tender, flavorful salmon meatballs are baked to perfection and served with a rich, herbaceous avocado sauce for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the sauce: 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tbsp water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped salmon, panko, egg, green onions, dill, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden.
- While the meatballs bake, make the sauce: combine avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, water, and salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Serve the warm baked salmon meatballs drizzled with the creamy avocado sauce.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.