Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Discover the perfect weeknight dinner with these delightful Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce. Bursting with flavor, these protein-packed bites combine fresh salmon and aromatic herbs, making them a hit for both family dinners and special occasions. The creamy avocado sauce complements each ball beautifully, adding a rich, zesty twist that everyone will love. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is ideal for busy nights or meal prep. Enjoy a wholesome, nutritious meal that keeps you feeling great!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately 8 salmon balls) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chopped salmon, parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), egg, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or on a grill over medium heat; cook the salmon balls for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- For the creamy avocado sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the salmon balls warm with the avocado sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 salmon balls (90g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg