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weet Chili Salmon Balls

Sweet Chili Salmon Balls: Quick, Healthy Bites You'll Love

Delicious Sweet Chili Salmon Balls infused with omega-3s and vibrant veggies, perfect for appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Balls
  • 1 lb Fresh Salmon can substitute with tuna or trout if desired
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
  • 2 pcs Green Onions can substitute with chives
  • 1 pcs Red Bell Pepper substitute with yellow or orange if desired
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; fresh is best
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated; avoid using ground ginger
  • 1 pcs Egg a flax egg works as a vegan alternative
  • 1/3 cup Sweet Chili Sauce can replace with homemade chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce use tamari for a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil olive oil works as a substitute
  • to taste Salt adjust according to your preference
  • to taste Pepper adjust according to your preference
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a healthier option
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream can be replaced with extra mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is preferable

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Chili Salmon Balls
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut your fresh salmon into chunks and pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon with breadcrumbs, green onions, red bell pepper, minced garlic, grated ginger, egg, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper, mixing until cohesive.
  4. Roll portions of salmon mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and firm.
  6. Prepare the creamy garlic sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve warm salmon balls with creamy garlic sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ballsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Chill salmon before mixing. Bake until golden for best texture. Make ahead and refrigerate for easy serving.

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