Ingredients
– 1 pound skinless salmon cut into chunks
– 1/2 medium onion grated
– 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
– 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
– 1 egg white
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 3/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon oregano
– 3/4 avocado, skin and seed removed
– 3 tablespoons fat-free plain Greek yogurt
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– Juice of 1/2 lime
– 5 tablespoons water
– 2 tablespoons cilantro
– 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Notes
🔪 Use a food processor for quick and even chopping of the salmon, or finely chop by hand for more texture.
🌶️ Adjust the chipotle chile powder in the sauce to your preferred spice level, tasting as you go.
🍞 Substitute regular panko breadcrumbs if whole wheat is unavailable, or use gluten-free for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs and 2 tablespoons sauce
- Calories: 295 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 670 milligrams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 65 milligrams