Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce are the perfect quick and healthy dinner solution that your family will adore. These flavorful bites are packed with nutritious ingredients and a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. With a crispy exterior and a luscious creamy avocado sauce, this meal is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare in under 30 minutes. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a casual family gathering, these salmon balls make for an impressive dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the salmon, parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until blended.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about one inch in diameter) and place on a plate.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon balls for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce drizzled on top or as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 salmon balls (90g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg