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Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Salmon balls with creamy avocado sauce are baked until lightly browned, with centers that reach 160°F. Serve the tender, herb-flecked salmon bites warm with a smooth avocado, Greek yogurt, and cilantro sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
resting 3 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salmon balls
  • 2 can (6 oz) pink salmon drained, skin and bones removed
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp scallions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
For the creamy avocado sauce
  • 1 avocado ripe, halved and pitted
  • 0.33 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cloves garlic small, minced
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

Prepare the salmon balls
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently mix the salmon, panko, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, scallions, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into 12 balls about 1 1/2 inches wide and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake the salmon balls
  1. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned and the centers reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  2. Let the salmon balls rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes.
Make the sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth.
  2. Whisk in the yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, water, and salt.
  3. Serve the salmon balls warm with the creamy avocado sauce.

Notes

Gently mix the salmon mixture so the balls stay tender. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the avocado sauce may change texture. For a dairy-free option, use plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.