Description
These Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a flavorful and nutritious appetizer or light meal made with fresh salmon, herbs, and breadcrumbs, paired with a rich, tangy avocado dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the salmon balls in batches and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the salmon balls cook, prepare the creamy avocado sauce: blend the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can bake the salmon balls at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes instead of frying for a lighter option.
- Use canned salmon if fresh isn’t available; drain and flake it well.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes to the salmon mix.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American