Ingredients
– 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
Creating Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce is simple if you follow these clear steps:
1. Prepare the Salmon: Begin by placing the fresh salmon fillet in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not puréed.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
3. Form the Balls: Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. This should yield approximately 12-15 salmon balls.
4. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. You want enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
5. Cook the Salmon Balls: Once the oil is hot, carefully add the salmon balls to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Prepare the Creamy Avocado Sauce: While the salmon balls are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, mash the avocado and mix in lime juice, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
7. Serve: Once the salmon balls are cooked, remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
8. Plate the Dish: Serve the salmon balls warm, accompanied by a generous dollop of creamy avocado sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-15 balls
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g