🐟🥑 Best Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce | Easy Healthy Salmon Recipe

These Baked Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Cream Sauce are juicy, tender, and bursting with fresh flavor. Made with flaky salmon, fragrant herbs, garlic, and a crispy golden finish, these healthy salmon meatballs are baked to perfection on a sheet pan for an effortless meal. Paired with a rich, velvety avocado cream sauce, they're perfect as a light dinner, meal prep option, or an elegant appetizer. The creamy green sauce creates the ultimate irresistible drizzle over every bite!

🔥🔥🔥Ingredients

🐟 For the Salmon Meatballs

• 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and finely chopped

• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1 large egg

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

🥑 For the Avocado Cream Sauce

• 1 ripe avocado

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 garlic clove

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

🔥🔥🔥Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.

2️⃣ Mix the Salmon Meatball Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, dill, parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Gently fold everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

3️⃣ Shape the Meatballs

Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter. Arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.

4️⃣ Bake Until Golden

Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the meatballs are lightly golden, fully cooked, and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Avoid overbaking to keep the salmon moist and tender.

5️⃣ Make the Creamy Avocado Sauce

While the meatballs are baking, blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth and creamy.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

Arrange the warm baked salmon meatballs on a serving plate and generously spoon the creamy avocado sauce over the top. Garnish with extra fresh dill or parsley and serve immediately for the best flavor.

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 18 minutes
🍽️ Total Time: 33 minutes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4
🥗 Calories: Approximately 420 kcal per serving