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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

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These Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce are a quick, healthy appetizer packed with protein and gluten-free options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Balls
  • 1 pound cooked fresh salmon or canned salmon well-drained if using canned
  • 2 tablespoons green onions can substitute with chives
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard can replace with yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
  • 1 egg can substitute with flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne adjust for heat preference
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
  • 1 ripe avocado choose ripe for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh preferred
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • herbs optional, fresh cilantro or dill work well

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • blender
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked salmon, green onions, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix thoroughly until sticky, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Scoop portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls, about 1-2 inches. Place on a plate or parchment paper.
  3. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add salmon balls carefully, avoiding overcrowding.
  4. Pan-fry salmon balls for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. In a blender, combine avocado, lemon juice, salt, and any desired herbs. Blend until smooth.
  6. Remove cooked salmon balls from skillet and serve warm with creamy avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ballsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, chill salmon balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying.

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