Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
If you’re looking for a delectable and healthy dinner option that’s quick to prepare, these Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce are the perfect solution. Bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and spices, these salmon bites are not only nutritious but also fun for the whole family to make together. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Enjoy them as a main course or appetizer, and serve with a luscious creamy avocado sauce that adds a rich, tangy note to each bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- 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 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 Greek yogurt (or sour cream for a richer texture)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Pulse the salmon in a food processor until finely chopped. In a bowl, mix with parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and grill the salmon balls for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the salmon balls drizzled with avocado sauce or as a dip on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 salmon balls (120g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg