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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Savory Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Delight

These Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a healthy, quick, and delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Balls
  • 1 lb Fresh Salmon Skinless, boneless fillets
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko) Can swap with gluten-free crackers
  • 2 pieces Green Onions Chives can be a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Dill or basil can be alternatives
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced; can use garlic powder
  • 1 piece Egg Use flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Lime zest can be used
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust to suit your taste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For frying; any cooking oil will work
For the Avocado Sauce
  • 1 piece Ripe Avocado Ensure it's nicely ripe
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Sour cream or crème fraîche can be used
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as a backup
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be a substitute

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking the salmon balls.
  2. Dice the fresh salmon fillets into small pieces or pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, garlic, egg, mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres, around 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
  5. For frying: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook salmon balls for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  6. For baking: Arrange the balls on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. While cooking, prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth.
  8. Serve salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Refrigerate the salmon mixture for 10-15 minutes before shaping to prevent the balls from falling apart during cooking.

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