Description
Delicious and healthy salmon balls baked to perfection and served with a smooth and creamy avocado sauce. This recipe combines fresh salmon with herbs and breadcrumbs to create tender, flavorful bites perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
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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
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Avocado Sauce
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon balls.
- Prepare the salmon: Flake the salmon fillets into small pieces in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even texture for the mixture.
- Mix ingredients: Add breadcrumbs, egg, chopped fresh dill or parsley, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the flaked salmon. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form balls: Shape the mixture into small 1-inch balls, then place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet to avoid sticking.
- Bake the salmon balls: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Make the avocado sauce: While the salmon balls bake, blend the ripe avocado, plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Once baked, serve the warm salmon balls alongside or topped with the creamy avocado sauce for a fresh and flavorful dish.
Notes
- Use fresh or previously frozen salmon fillets, skinless for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste before forming the balls.
- The avocado sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute plain gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Make sure to use ripe avocado for a creamy, smooth sauce texture.
