Description
Crispy salmon balls served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce that is fresh, tangy, and perfectly balanced for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked or canned salmon, flaked
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Ensure the skillet is evenly heated with oil ready for cooking.
- Shape the mixture into small, even balls.
- Place them in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt, then blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce on the side.
Notes
- Chill the mixture briefly if it feels too soft to shape.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to keep the exterior crisp.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before shaping.
- Reheat gently in a pan to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: salmon balls, avocado cilantro sauce, seafood appetizer, easy salmon recipe, crispy salmon bites