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Savory Salmon Balls

Savory Salmon Balls with Avocado Sauce for a Flavor Burst

Savory Salmon Balls are a high-protein, gluten-free appetizer bursting with flavor, paired with a creamy avocado sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Balls
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon Wild-caught recommended
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
  • 1 large Egg Binding agent
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Dill or Parsley) adds flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use fresh for best taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt can substitute with sour cream

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Flake the fresh salmon into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, egg, fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix gently until just combined.
  4. Form the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While the salmon balls bake, blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the avocado sauce.
  7. Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chill formed salmon balls for better shape. Adjust breadcrumbs if mixture crumbles. Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.

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