Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with these Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce! This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of fresh salmon with a creamy, zesty avocado sauce, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or family gatherings. These savory bites are not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys every bite. Whether served as a main course or an appetizer, they are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for grilling)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream for a richer texture)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, flake the salmon fillet into smaller pieces using a fork. Add parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), egg, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them on a plate.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook the salmon balls for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the avocado sauce, blend ripe avocado, cilantro, yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve warm with the creamy avocado sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 salmon balls (135g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg