A delicious twist on traditional salmon balls, served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce.
Author:inass sped
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:12-14 salmon balls 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Pan-frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
450 g fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
60 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped
60 ml fresh cilantro, finely chopped
120 ml breadcrumbs or almond flour for gluten-free option
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
30 ml olive oil
1 ripe avocado
60 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
60 ml Greek yogurt or sour cream for a creamier texture
30 ml lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Finely chop the salmon fillet or pulse in a food processor until coarsely minced. In a large mixing bowl, combine the salmon, parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs or almond flour, egg, minced garlic, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
Portion the mixture and roll into balls approximately 5 cm in diameter. The batch should yield about 12–14 balls, depending on size.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Arrange salmon balls in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, turning until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Combine avocado, chopped cilantro, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Arrange salmon balls on a platter and serve with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce either drizzled on top or as a dipping accompaniment. Enjoy immediately, or store refrigerated for later use.