Ingredients
The Meatballs:
- 1 pound skinless salmon cut into chunks
- ½ medium onion, grated
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 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
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet by coating it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Salmon: Place the skinless salmon chunks in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, scraping the sides as needed to ensure even chopping. Transfer the chopped salmon into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: Add grated onion, whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, minced cilantro, egg white, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano to the salmon in the bowl. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Form Meatballs: Using a 2-tablespoon scoop of the salmon mixture, roll the portion between your palms to form meatballs. Place each formed meatball evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the salmon meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and cooked through.
- Make Avocado Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine the California avocado, fat-free Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, water, minced cilantro, chipotle chili powder, salt, and ground pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the warm baked salmon meatballs alongside the creamy avocado sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Use whole wheat panko breadcrumbs for added fiber and a healthier twist.
- Adjust the chipotle chili powder in the sauce to your preferred level of spiciness, starting from ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon.
- Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints) per serving.
- The sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
