Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
If you’re searching for a wholesome and delicious dinner option that will delight your family, look no further than these Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce. Bursting with rich flavors and fresh herbs, these bite-sized delights are perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your home. Serve them as an appetizer or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal, and enjoy the creamy avocado sauce that perfectly complements the savory salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet (skin removed)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Chop the salmon into small pieces and combine with parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), egg, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the mixture into small balls about the size of golf balls.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil it. Grill the salmon balls for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the creamy avocado sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve hot with the creamy sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls (135g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg