Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful salmon balls paired with a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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Salmon Balls
- 1 pound fresh or canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko works great!)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (olive or avocado oil is perfect!)
Creamy Avocado Sauce
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon Balls: In a large mixing bowl, combine flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form Balls: Shape the mixture into small golf ball-sized balls.
- Fry Balls: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the balls until golden brown on all sides.
- Make Avocado Sauce: Mash avocado in a bowl, then mix in Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Enjoy the salmon balls with a drizzle or as a dipping sauce with the creamy avocado mixture.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, you can also bake the salmon balls in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Salmon Balls, Avocado Sauce, Seafood Appetizer, Pescatarian Recipe
