Description
Delightful salmon balls bursting with flavor, served with a creamy avocado sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) 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 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream for a richer texture)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture: Finely chop or pulse the salmon in a food processor. In a bowl, mix the salmon, parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the Salmon Balls: Roll the mixture into balls, approximately 2 inches in diameter, yielding about 12-14 balls.
- Grill the Salmon Balls: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon balls for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce: Blend avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve salmon balls with the creamy avocado sauce drizzled on top or as a dip. Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for leftovers.
Notes
- Substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg