Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Enjoy delicious Salmon Balls with a creamy avocado sauce that's perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- blender
Ingredients
For the Salmon Balls
- 1 lb fresh salmon, cooked and flaked
- ½ cup almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray for baking
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt to taste
- 2–3 tablespoon water to thin the sauce as needed
Instructions
Instructions
- Prep Your Salmon: Bake fresh salmon at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes. Flake once cooled.
- Mix the Salmon Ball Mixture: Combine flaked salmon, almond flour, eggs, parsley, green onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape into Balls: Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make the Creamy Avocado Sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth. Add water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm salmon balls with creamy avocado sauce.
Notes
These salmon balls can be served as an appetizer or main dish and are versatile for various accompaniments.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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