Savory Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Delight

Delight in these Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a quick and flavorful appetizer that’s both healthy and crowd-pleasing.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 balls

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon Balls

1 pound Fresh Salmon Can substitute with canned salmon.
1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
1 Egg
2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs E.g., parsley, dill.
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Avocado Sauce

1 ripe Avocado
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Sour cream can be used as a substitute.
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust as needed.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
Blender

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare all your ingredients for assembly.
Flake the fresh salmon into small pieces or drain canned salmon thoroughly.
In a mixing bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
For the avocado sauce, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Serve the warm salmon balls with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salmon balls in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat to maintain crispiness.

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