Delicious Salmon Balls
Serves 10
20 mins prep
15 mins cook
35 mins total
These protein-rich salmon balls are the perfect healthy appetizer, snack, main course, or salad topper. Easy to make and so flavorful.
For the salmon balls
For the scampi sauce
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.
