Description
These delicious baked salmon meatballs are a healthy and flavorful dish that combines tender cooked salmon with almond flour, fresh herbs, and a zesty avocado dip. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal, they are baked to golden perfection and served with a creamy, tangy avocado yogurt sauce seasoned with garlic and chili.
Ingredients
Salmon Meatballs
- 250 g cooked salmon fillet
- 1 egg
- 80 g almond flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon basil leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Avocado Dip
- 1 medium-ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free or regular Greek-style yogurt
- 1 teaspoon organic lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon organic lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon red chili pepper (finely chopped)
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Prepare Meatball Mixture: Place the cooked salmon in a large bowl and lightly mash it with a fork. Add almond flour, lemon zest, chopped basil leaves, and grated garlic, then mix well. Incorporate the egg and blend all ingredients until combined. Adjust the mixture with olive oil if dry or almond flour if too wet. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into even-sized meatballs using your hands or an ice-cream scoop and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking tray.
- Brush and Bake: Lightly brush each meatball with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Avocado Dip: While the meatballs bake, mash the avocado in a bowl until creamy. Fold in the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, and season with sea salt and black pepper. Stir in the chopped red chili to your preferred spice level.
- Serve: Once baked, remove the salmon meatballs from the oven and serve hot alongside the creamy avocado dip.
Notes
- You can use fresh or leftover cooked salmon for convenience.
- If you prefer a milder dip, omit or reduce the chili pepper.
- Almond flour adds a nutty flavor and gluten-free texture, ensuring the meatballs remain tender.
- Use parchment paper on the baking tray to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- These meatballs pair well with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
