Delicious Salmon Balls
These protein-rich salmon balls are the perfect healthy appetizer, snack, main course, or salad topper. Easy to make and so flavorful.
Servings 10 -12 salmon balls
Calories 153kcal
Ingredients
For the salmon balls
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ 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
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- ¼ 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.
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Notes
Delicious when served with:
- 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
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.6g | Protein: 11.3g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 43.3mg | Sodium: 428.5mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 1.3g
