Description
Learn how to make delicious salmon balls with a creamy avocado sauce that will elevate your next meal. Perfect for seafood lovers!
Ingredients
- Beef fillets, 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams)
- Egg, 1 large
- Breadcrumbs, 1 cup (240 ml) (120 grams)
- Green onions, 2, finely chopped
- Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Avocado, 1 large
- Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup (120 ml) (120 grams)
- Lime juice, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Cilantro, 1/4 cup (60 ml) (15 grams), chopped
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 grams)
- Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1.25 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salmon fillets.
- Bake the salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Flake the cooled salmon fillets into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the salmon balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the cooked salmon balls to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- To make the sauce, scoop out the avocado flesh into a blender.
- Add Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce on the side.
Notes
- Consider enhancing the salmon mixture by incorporating finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill before shaping into balls.
- For a crispy texture, lightly coat the salmon balls with additional breadcrumbs before frying.
- Add a touch of heat to the avocado sauce by including a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes for extra flavor depth.
