Baked Salmon Avocado Sauce (Print-Friendly Version)

Golden-baked salmon meatballs served with velvety avocado sauce for a flavorful, light bite.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Meatballs

01 - 450 g salmon fillet, skin removed and finely chopped
02 - 60 g breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for baking

→ Avocado Sauce

09 - 1 ripe avocado
10 - 60 ml sour cream
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1 clove garlic, minced
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
03 - Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Arrange evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12–15 minutes, until firm and cooked through to 63°C internal temperature.
04 - While the meatballs bake, blend avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
05 - Serve salmon meatballs hot with the avocado sauce. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Serve as an appetizer or light main course for a healthy alternative to traditional meatballs.