Savory Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Bliss
Delicious Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce are quick to make and perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- blender
- large skillet
- Oven
- mixing bowl
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Salmon Balls
- 1 lb Fresh salmon skinless and boneless
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs panko preferred
- 2 stalks Green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 large Large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil for frying
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
- 1 ripe Avocado
- ½ cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- as needed tablespoon Water to thin the sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dice the salmon or pulse in a food processor until coarse.
- In a bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, garlic, egg, mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape into golf ball-sized spheres and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet or set aside for frying.
- For stovetop, heat olive oil and cook salmon balls for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For baking, place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until firm and lightly browned.
- Blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro until smooth for the sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper, adjusting thickness with water as needed.
- Let salmon balls rest for a few minutes before serving with the creamy avocado sauce.
Notes
Use fresh salmon for best results. Adjust seasonings and sauce consistency to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
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