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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Deliciously seasoned salmon balls served with a rich and creamy avocado sauce, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon Balls
  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet skinless, diced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 large ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon Balls
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced salmon, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  1. In a food processor, combine the avocado, lime juice, garlic, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve
  1. Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include chopped green onions or dill in the salmon mixture.

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