🐟 Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce (Mediterranean Style)
These Baked Salmon Meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with fresh herbs, garlic, and bright lemon flavor. Paired with a silky creamy avocado yogurt sauce, this dish is healthy, high-protein, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Light, fresh, and full of Mediterranean goodness!
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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High in protein & omega-3s
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Baked (no frying required!)
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Low-carb & gluten-free option
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Meal-prep friendly
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Fresh, creamy, and satisfying
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salmon Meatballs
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500g fresh salmon (skin removed)
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1 egg
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⅓ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional but recommended)
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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½ teaspoon paprika
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
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1 ripe avocado
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
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1 small garlic clove
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1–2 tablespoons water (to thin if needed)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Salmon
Finely chop salmon with a knife or pulse gently in a food processor (don’t overblend).
2️⃣ Mix the Meatballs
In a bowl, combine salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices.
Mix gently until just combined.
3️⃣ Shape & Bake
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Form mixture into small meatballs (about 1½ tablespoons each).
Bake for 12–15 minutes until firm and cooked through.
4️⃣ Make the Avocado Sauce
Blend avocado, yogurt, olive oil, citrus juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Add water as needed for desired consistency.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve warm meatballs drizzled with creamy avocado sauce or with sauce on the side for dipping.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Over quinoa or brown rice
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Inside pita with cucumber & tomato
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With a Mediterranean chopped salad
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In lettuce wraps (low-carb option)
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As a healthy party appetizer
🥗 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
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Calories: ~420
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Protein: 34g
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Carbs: 10g (lower if using almond flour)
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Fat: 28g
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use canned salmon?
Yes! Drain well and remove bones/skin before mixing.
Q2: Can I air fry them?
Yes. Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 8–10 minutes.
Q3: How do I keep them from drying out?
Don’t overbake and keep mixture slightly moist.
Q4: How long do they last?
Store in fridge up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Q5: Can I freeze them?
Yes! Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat gently.
