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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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Experience a delightful twist on your dinner routine with these Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce. This healthy recipe combines fresh salmon, vibrant herbs, and a velvety avocado dip to create bite-sized delights that are both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights, these savory bites can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main dish. With a cooking time of under 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time! The creamy avocado sauce is not only easy to make but also adds a refreshing touch that complements the rich flavors of salmon perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 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)
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Cut salmon into chunks and blend in a food processor with parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until slightly chunky.
  2. Form small balls from the mixture and coat lightly with olive oil.
  3. Grill or sauté the balls over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. For the sauce, mash together avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Serve warm with the creamy avocado sauce drizzled on top or alongside for dipping.

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