Salmon Balls Recipe: Easy Bites with Creamy Avocado Sauce
These delicious salmon balls are paired with a creamy avocado sauce for a perfect appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon, skin removed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the salmon balls are baking, prepare the avocado sauce by blending the avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices for additional flavor.
- These salmon balls can be served as an appetizer or light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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