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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce: Healthy Dinner Ideas

Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce: Healthy Dinner Ideas
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These flavorful salmon balls are packed with fresh herbs and spices, served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce for a healthy and satisfying dinner option.

Ingredients

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For the Salmon Balls:

  • 1 lb (450g) fresh salmon fillet (skin removed)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)

For the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream for a richer texture)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon Balls: In a food processor, pulse salmon until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and mix in parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Shape into balls.
  2. Cook the Salmon Balls: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon balls until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Make the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce: In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Serve: Serve salmon balls with creamy avocado cilantro sauce on the side.

Notes

  • You can also bake the salmon balls in the oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the salmon mixture.

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