Salmon Balls With Creamy Avocado Sauce (Printable)

Tender pan-fried salmon balls served with a luscious, tangy avocado sauce for a perfect appetizer or light main.

# Ingredient List:

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# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine chopped salmon, onion, garlic, dill, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overwork the mixture.
02 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into small balls using approximately 1 heaping tablespoon per ball. Place shaped balls on a tray.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry salmon balls in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 8–10 minutes total. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
04 - Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro or parsley, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
05 - Serve salmon balls warm, drizzled with creamy avocado sauce or arranged with sauce on the side for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The combination of tender salmon and that creamy avocado sauce feels almost indulgent despite being so wholesome
  • They come together faster than you can set a proper dinner table
  • Perfect for dinner parties because you can prep everything ahead and fry just before serving
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  • Never use frozen salmon unless you have thawed it completely and patted it thoroughly dry with paper towels
  • The mixture will feel quite loose and delicate but this is exactly what creates such tender results
  • Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature dramatically, so fry in batches for consistent cooking
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  • Roll the salmon balls in panko breadcrumbs before frying for extra crunch
  • Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before shaping to make it easier to handle

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