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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Savory Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe Delight

Delightful salmon balls paired with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect as appetizers or a main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Balls
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon Canned salmon can be used but drain well.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 large Egg Substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Herbs (parsley or dill) Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can also be added.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 2 ripe Avocados
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream or vegan yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh lemon adds flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • blender
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Flake your fresh salmon into small pieces in a mixing bowl.
  3. Combine flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Shape about a tablespoon of the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  6. Blend ripe avocados, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth to make the avocado sauce.
  7. Serve warm salmon balls with creamy avocado sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 17gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For crispier salmon balls, broil for the last few minutes of baking. Leftover salmon balls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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