Salmon Meatballs with Avocado Sauce

A tasty spin on your classic meatball recipe, loaded with flavor…

	1 lb salmon, skinned and cut into tiny cubes
	1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
	1/2 yellow onion, diced
	3 tbsp cilantro, minced
	2 garlic cloves, minced
	1 egg white
	1/2 tsp pepper
	3/4 tsp salt
	1/2 tsp paprika
	For the sauce:
	3 tbsp fat-free plain yogurt
	1 1/2 avocado, seeded
	1 clove garlic, minced
	2 tbsp cilantro, minced
	1/4 tsp chili powder
	1/3 tsp salt
	1/3 tsp pepper
	5 tbsp water

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.	Line a large baking tray with foil and drizzle with olive oil.
3.	Using a knife, skin salmon, removing skin and then dicing the fish into small cubes. Put salmon pieces into a large bowl.
4.	Add breadcrumbs, onion, egg white, garlic, cilantro, paprika, salt and pepper to salmon. Stir ingredients to combine.
5.	Begin to form meatballs by rolling portions of the mixture between the palms of your hands.
6.	Place meatballs on baking pan, and space them evenly.
7.	Bake the meatballs until they are cooked through, approximately 17-20 min.
8.	To make the avocado sauce, combine the avocado, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, chili powder, cilantro, salt and pepper in either a food processor or mixing bowl until combined.
9.	Drizzle sauce over cooked meatballs.