Healthy Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce Delight

Crispy salmon balls paired with creamy avocado sauce make a delicious and healthy snack.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4 balls

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon Balls

1 pound Fresh Salmon Skinless fillets recommended
1 cup Breadcrumbs Seasoned breadcrumbs for enhanced flavor
1 large Egg Fresh eggs preferred
1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Dill or Parsley) Chopped
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed

For the Creamy Avocado Sauce

1 ripe Avocado Choose ones that yield slightly when pressed
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Plain for best results
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic for more flavor
to taste Salt Adjust according to taste
to taste Pepper Adjust according to taste

Equipment

mixing bowl
oven
blender
baking sheet
parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Flake fresh salmon fillets into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.
Mix in the breadcrumbs, egg, chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm.
Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth for the sauce.
Serve warm salmon balls with the creamy avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like smoked paprika into the salmon mixture.

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