These Baked Salmon Balls with avocado sauce 🥑are delicious and are jam-packed full of Omega 3. They’re quick and easy to make. This is a real family favorite.
INGREDIENTS
The Meatballs
- 1 lb. skinless salmon
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp minced cilantro
- 1 egg white
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
The Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 green onions
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp minced cilantro
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place the salmon in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as necessary. Transfer to a large bowl.
To the salmon, add the onion, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg white, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine.
Using a 2 tablespoon portion of the salmon mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through 15 to 18 minutes.
Serve the meatballs with the avocado sauce.