Delicious Salmon Balls
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
10 -12 salmon balls
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Calories
153 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Greek
Delicious Salmon Balls
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These protein-rich salmon balls are the perfect healthy appetizer, snack, main course, or salad topper. Easy to make and so flavorful.
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Ingredients
For the salmon balls
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- zest from one lemon
- 450-500 g (1 lb) skinless salmon filets, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
For the scampi sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- juice from half a lemon
Instructions
- Add onion and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add salt, pepper, chili flakes and lemon zest and pulse again to combine.
- Add cubed salmon and pulse just a quick 6-8 times until salmon is just broken down into pea-sized pieces. Don't over pulse or it will become more like a paste.
- Add the salmon mixture to a bowl with the egg and panko breadcrumbs and gently mix together to combine. Scoop out 2 tbsp per salmon ball and use your hands to form into balls. Place on a plate and when all balls are made, place in the fridge for 10 minutes to set.
- After 10 minutes remove the salmon balls from the fridge. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp to a frying pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot and the butter is bubbling, turn to medium heat. Then add the salmon balls and sear for 2 minutes per side for about 4-6 minutes total. Remove from the pan to a paper towel lined plate.
- To make the sauce, keep the pan on medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter to the pan. When melted add garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and cook for another minute. Add the salmon balls back to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cooked to your desired temperature.
- Serve topped with freshly minced parsley if desired.
Notes
- Delicious when served with:
- If you'd like to make these without the sauce, you can form and then bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes at 350F or until they reach your desired temperature for salmon.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Angel hair pasta or rice
- Our Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe and Easy Authentic Tzatziki
- Classic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- Greek salads like Maroulosalata aka my Mamas Salad, Simple Homemade Greek Salad or Greek Cabbage Salad
Nutrition Information
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Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
9.6g
(3%)
Protein
11.3g
(23%)
Fat
7.6g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2.3g
(12%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.3g
Cholesterol
43.3mg
(14%)
Sodium
428.5mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.8g
(3%)
Sugar
1.3g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10-12 salmon balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.3g | 23% |
| Fat | 7.6g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 43.3mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 428.5mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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