Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Salmon Meatballs:

• 1 pound fresh salmon, skin removed and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Creamy Avocado Sauce:

• 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)

Instructions:

Prepare the Salmon Meatballs:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, green onions, minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.

Prepare the Creamy Avocado Sauce:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocados, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh cilantro.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to reach your desired consistency.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

1. Arrange the baked salmon meatballs on a serving platter.
2. Drizzle the creamy avocado sauce over the meatballs or serve it on the side for dipping.
3. Garnish with additional fresh dill or cilantro if desired. 😋❤️