Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
These Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a delightful blend of fresh salmon, herbs, and a luscious avocado dressing. Perfect for a light and flavorful appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For Salmon Balls:
- 1 lb fresh skinless salmon fillets
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Creamy Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Flake the salmon into small pieces in a large bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix until combined.
- Form small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth for the sauce.
- Serve warm salmon balls with the creamy avocado sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
