Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce: Healthy & Delicious Bites

Delicious Salmon Balls served with Creamy Avocado Sauce, packed with omega-3 fatty acids and fresh herbs.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 balls

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Healthy

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon Balls

1 lb Fresh Salmon Fillet Remove the skin.
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped.
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Finely chopped.
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs For gluten-free use almond flour.
1 Large Egg Functions as a binder.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Lemon Zest
Salt and Black Pepper To taste.
2 tbsp Olive Oil For grilling.

For the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

1 Ripe Avocado The creamy base of the sauce.
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt For creaminess.
2 tbsp Lime Juice
1 clove Garlic Minced.
Salt and Pepper To taste.

Equipment

Skillet
Food Processor
mixing bowl
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the salmon mixture by finely chopping the salmon fillet and combining it with parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, paprika, zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Shape the mixture into balls, refrigerating for 10 minutes.
Grill the balls in olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.
Prepare the sauce by blending avocado, cilantro, yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ballsCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs. These can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge.

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