Herby Fish Bites (Printable Recipe)
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Salmon Balls
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1 lb (450g) skinless fresh salmon fillet
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs (swap with almond flour if you can't eat gluten)
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1 large egg
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp grated lemon peel
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Salt and black pepper, as needed
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2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
→ For the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce
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1 ripe avocado
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt (try sour cream for extra creaminess)
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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Salt and pepper, as needed
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Cut the salmon into tiny pieces or briefly blend in a food processor until chunky. In a big bowl, mix the chopped salmon with parsley, cilantro, breadcrumbs, egg, crushed garlic, smoked paprika, lemon peel, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until it's all combined.
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Grab small amounts of the mixture and roll into 2-inch balls. You'll end up with about 12-14 balls depending on how big you make them.
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Warm up olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Put in the salmon balls and cook them for around 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked. Take them out and put aside.
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Put the avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend it all up until it's smooth and creamy. Try a bit and add more seasoning if needed.
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Put the salmon balls on a plate with the avocado cilantro sauce poured over or served on the side for dipping. They're best eaten right away but you can keep leftovers in the fridge.
# Additional Notes:
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Always pick fresh salmon for the tastiest results. Wild-caught salmon tastes better and has more health perks.
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You can jazz up the avocado sauce by adding some jalapeño for heat or a bit of honey for sweetness.
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Instead of using a pan, try cooking these salmon balls on a BBQ for smoky flavor. Just oil them up and cook on medium heat.
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If you don't eat gluten, just swap out the breadcrumbs for almond flour.