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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Delightful salmon balls paired with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect as appetizers or a main dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh salmon, skin removed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Salmon: Start by cutting your fresh salmon into chunks.
  2. Cook the Salmon (Optional): Lightly poach the salmon if you prefer a slightly cooked flavor.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, garlic, and egg. Add lemon juice!
  4. Season To Taste: Add salt and pepper according to your liking.
  5. Shape the Balls: Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized shapes.
  6. Coat with Additional Breadcrumbs (Optional): Roll in more breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
  7. Cook the Salmon Balls: Fry in a pan with oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  8. Drain & Cool: Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  9. Make the Creamy Avocado Sauce: Mash the avocado and mix with Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt.

Notes

Feel free to get creative with the ingredients and spices to suit your taste preferences!

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Keywords: salmon, avocado, appetizer, healthy bites, gluten-free