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Salmon Balls Avocado Sauce

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These Salmon Balls with Avocado Sauce are a flavorful, healthy appetizer packed with omega-3 goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Balls
  • 1 pound Salmon fillet wild-caught preferred
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1 small Red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill or substitute with parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 1 large Egg or a flax egg for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice plus lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for cooking
For the Avocado Sauce
  • 2 ripe Avocados
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro or parsley
  • to desired consistency tablespoons Water
  • to taste Red pepper flakes optional
Garnishes
  • to taste Fresh dill
  • 1 whole Lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • blender
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Prepare Salmon Balls
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, panko breadcrumbs, red onion, dill, Dijon mustard, egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
  2. Scoop out portions and shape into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Add salmon balls to the skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Remove salmon balls and drain on paper towels.
Prepare Avocado Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and a splash of water. Blend until smooth.
  2. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lime juice.
Serve
  1. Arrange salmon balls on a platter with avocado sauce for dipping. Garnish with dill and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, always use fresh salmon. Refrigeration before cooking helps maintain shape.

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