Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce
If you’re searching for a healthy and delicious dinner option that will please the whole family, look no further than these Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce. Packed with nutritious ingredients, these flavorful bites are easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The fresh herbs and zesty avocado sauce elevate the dish, providing a delightful contrast to the savory salmon. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, this recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 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 for gluten-free)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- In a bowl, flake the salmon fillet and mix it with chopped parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs (or almond flour), egg, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form the mixture into bite-sized balls using about two tablespoons per ball.
- Preheat your grill over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Grill the salmon balls for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the creamy avocado sauce, blend together avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the grilled salmon balls drizzled with the avocado sauce or on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 salmon balls (135g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg