Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Indulge in a delightful and healthy dinner with these Salmon Balls served alongside a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this recipe showcases tender salmon bites infused with fresh herbs and spices. The creamy avocado sauce adds a luscious touch, making it a dish everyone will love. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes! These flavorful salmon balls can be served as appetizers or over greens for a satisfying main course. Enjoy this nutritious meal that doesn’t compromise on taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine salmon fillet, parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well mixed but still slightly chunky.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat. Grill salmon balls for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the creamy avocado sauce, mash together avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve salmon balls drizzled with the avocado sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 salmon balls (90g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg