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Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Seriously, these baked salmon meatballs may be some of the best things you’ve eaten in awhile. They’re made even better with a dollop of creamy avocado sauce on top. 295 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 2953 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

The Meatballs:
  • 1 pound skinless salmon cut into chunks
  • ½ medium onion grated
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs see note
  • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground oregano
The Sauce:
  • ¾ California avocado skin & seed removed
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder see note
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

The Meatballs:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. To the salmon, add the onion, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg white, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and oregano. Stir to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
  6. Serve the meatballs with the avocado sauce.
The Sauce:
  1. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, yogurt, garlic, lime juice, water, cilantro, chipotle chile powder, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 5Meatballs + 2 Tablespoons Sauce Calories 295.3kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 34.8g (70%) Fat 12.7g (20%) Saturated Fat 2.4g (12%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 669.6mg (28%) Fiber 2.8g (11%) Sugar 1.3g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2953

% Daily Value*

Serving 5Meatballs + 2 Tablespoons Sauce
Calories 295.3kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 34.8g 70%
Fat 12.7g 20%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 669.6mg 28%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Sugar 1.3g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.