Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
If you’re on the hunt for a quick and healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor, try these Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce. These delightful bites are perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, combining fresh salmon and vibrant herbs into a crispy exterior with a creamy, satisfying sauce. The recipe is versatile, allowing for various substitutions to suit your dietary needs. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or a main dish, these salmon balls are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet (skin removed)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Chop the salmon fillet into smaller pieces and combine it in a bowl with parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), egg, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about one inch in diameter) and place them on a plate.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and grill the salmon balls for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the avocado sauce by mashing the avocado and mixing it with cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the salmon balls drizzled with the creamy avocado sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 salmon balls (120g)
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg