Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with these Salmon Balls paired with a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for a healthy dinner idea that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat for a healthier option)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Start by preparing the salmon. Cut the fresh salmon into chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the salmon chunks, breadcrumbs, parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the salmon balls in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- While the salmon balls are baking, blend the ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lime juice until smooth for the sauce.
- Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
Notes
- Store leftover salmon balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or enjoy them cold in a salad.
- You can freeze the salmon balls before baking for a convenient meal later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg