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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce You’ll Crave!

Delicious salmon balls paired with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals, and they're gluten-free!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Balls
  • 1 pound Fresh salmon Skinless fillets for easier prep.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Plain or seasoned options.
  • 1 large Egg Fresher eggs yield the best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh herbs (Dill or Parsley) Substitute other herbs if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Enhances brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used for a bolder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado Choose ripe avocados.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt Use plain yogurt for optimal flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Brightens up the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Flake the fresh salmon into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper with the flaked salmon until well mixed.
  4. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the salmon balls for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  6. In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
  7. Serve warm salmon balls with avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate the formed salmon balls for at least 15 minutes before baking to help hold their shape.

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