Salmon Meatballs Avocado (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Meatballs

01 - A pound of salmon, finely diced, with the skin removed
02 - Half a cup of breadcrumbs
03 - 1 beaten egg
04 - 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
05 - A teaspoon of garlic powder
06 - Paprika—use half a teaspoon
07 - Season with salt and pepper as you like
08 - A spoonful of olive oil to help with baking

→ Avocado Sauce

09 - 1 soft, ripe avocado
10 - A quarter cup of sour cream
11 - Juice from 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon
12 - A minced clove of garlic
13 - Pinch of salt and pepper to balance flavors

# Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking tray with oil or a cooking spray to keep it from sticking.
02 - Take the chopped salmon and toss it in a bowl with breadcrumbs, the beaten egg, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend it all together until it holds together nicely.
03 - Shape little meatballs—roughly the size of a tablespoon—and arrange them on the greased tray. Drizzle some olive oil on top and bake for 12-15 minutes. They should be firm when done, with an inside temperature of 145°F (63°C).
04 - As the meatballs cook, whip up the avocado sauce. Blend together the avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, and season with salt and pepper until creamy and smooth.
05 - Dish up the warm salmon balls and pour some of the zesty avocado sauce on top. Add chopped parsley for a nice touch, if you'd like.

# Notes:

01 - Works great as a starter or as the main dish.
02 - A healthy take on a meatball classic.