Description
Delicious grilled salmon balls served with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for a healthy appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- In a food processor, pulse the salmon until finely chopped but not pureed. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the salmon. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the salmon balls on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the salmon balls are grilling, prepare the creamy avocado sauce. In a bowl, mash the avocado and mix in Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the grilled salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the salmon mixture for a spicy kick.
- If you prefer baking, place the salmon balls on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg