Description
These Savory Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Crema are the perfect combination of healthy, protein-packed ingredients and bold flavor. Baked or pan-fried, these salmon meatballs are paired with a creamy avocado lime sauce, making them ideal for a weeknight dinner or an elegant party appetizer.
Ingredients
1 lb salmon filet, skinned and cubed
2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
½ tsp chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 ripe avocado
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place cubed salmon in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Transfer the chopped salmon to a bowl and mix in parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently combine until the mixture holds together.
- Form the salmon mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- To bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the meatballs on a lined baking sheet for 15–18 minutes.
- To pan-fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the meatballs until golden brown and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes, turning as needed.
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, basil, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. If the crema is too thick, thin it with a bit of water or extra lime juice.
- Plate the meatballs and top with a generous spoonful of avocado crema. Garnish with fresh herbs or a light zesting of lime, if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
If you prefer, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the meatball mixture for extra heat.
For a dairy-free option, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt or cashew cream in the crema.
These meatballs can be served on a bed of rice, quinoa, or a salad for a full, balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (baking) / 8–10 minutes (pan-frying)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
