Description

These Savory Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce make for a quick, flavorful dinner that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare. Utilizing fresh salmon mixed with aromatic herbs and spices, these golden-brown salmon balls are pan-seared to perfection and served with a luscious avocado-based dipping sauce. Perfect for a satisfying meal that combines protein, healthy fats, and vibrant flavors in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Salmon Balls

1 lb Fresh Salmon Fillet (Skin removed)
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Can substitute with almond flour)
1 large Egg (Binds the mixture)
2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
1 tsp Salt (To taste)
1/2 tsp Black Pepper (To taste)
2 tbsp Olive Oil (For grilling)

Creamy Avocado Sauce

1 ripe Avocado
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (Can substitute with sour cream)
1 tbsp Lime Juice
1 clove Garlic (Minced)
1/2 tsp Salt (To taste)
1/4 tsp Pepper (To taste)
1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (Optional, for blending)

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Instructions

Preparation: Start by preparing all your ingredients. Remove the skin from the salmon fillet and finely chop it or pulse it in a food processor until it reaches a coarse texture suitable for forming balls.
Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the processed salmon with chopped parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is cohesive and evenly combined.
Form Salmon Balls: Shape the mixture into balls approximately 2 inches in diameter. Aim to make 12-14 evenly sized balls so they cook uniformly.
Cook Salmon Balls: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon balls and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare Avocado Sauce: While the salmon balls cook, blend together the ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional fresh cilantro in a food processor or blender until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Serve: Drizzle the creamy avocado sauce over the warm salmon balls or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate leftovers for a delicious meal later.

Notes

If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute the breadcrumbs with almond flour.
Ensure the salmon is fresh and properly chopped to keep the balls tender.
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the salmon mixture.
Leftover salmon balls can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a skillet.
The avocado sauce can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent browning.