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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce for Flavorful Gatherings

Delicious Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce, perfect for gatherings and healthy indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Balls
  • 1 lb Fresh Salmon
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko for extra crunch
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed/chia egg for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Herbs fresh parsley or dill
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 2 ripe Avocados or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream/dairy-free version

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Flake the fresh salmon into small pieces in a large bowl.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, egg, chopped herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the salmon, and mix until well combined.
  4. Wet your hands and roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Arrange the salmon balls on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  7. In a blender, combine avocados, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  8. Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the mixture for improved flavor and easier shaping. Wet hands to prevent sticking when forming balls.

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