Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce, a quick and healthy dinner idea perfect for busy weeknights. These delectable bites are made from fresh salmon, combined with vibrant herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection. Served alongside a velvety avocado sauce, they offer a satisfying meal that is as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the salmon, parsley, cilantro, and garlic until finely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch) and place on parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat; cook salmon balls for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the creamy avocado sauce, mash avocado and mix with Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve warm salmon balls drizzled with creamy avocado sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg