Savory Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Delight

Delight in these Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a perfect gluten-free appetizer or dinner party dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 balls

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon Balls

1 pound Salmon Fresh or canned, drained if canned
1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free if needed
1 large Egg Or a flax egg for vegan option
2 tablespoons Chopped Herbs Fresh parsley or dill, to taste
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Bottled juice is fine
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
0.5 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

For the Creamy Avocado Sauce

2 ripe Avocados Ensure they are ripe
0.5 cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream or vegan alternatives

Equipment

Oven
mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
Blender

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, flake the salmon until finely shredded.
Add breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
For the avocado sauce, blend avocados, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Serve warm salmon balls with creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can serve it as an appetizer or main dish with a fresh salad.

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