Description
Delectable golden baked salmon bites with avocado drizzle bring Mediterranean coastal flavors to your plate. Succulent fish morsels glazed with creamy sauce promise a luxurious culinary experience you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh salmon fillets, skin removed and finely chopped
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F (200°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal salmon bite cooking.
- Combine salmon pieces with breadcrumbs, egg, herbs, mustard, minced garlic, and seasoning in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough incorporation of all ingredients.
- Carefully craft compact, uniform salmon spheres approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, positioning them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly brush the salmon bites with olive oil to enhance golden crispiness during baking.
- Roast the salmon bites for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until they achieve a rich golden-brown exterior and are completely cooked through.
- Simultaneously, create the velvety avocado sauce by blending ripe avocado, tangy Greek yogurt, zesty lime juice, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs in a food processor.
- Adjust the sauce consistency by incorporating small amounts of water if needed, creating a smooth, pourable texture.
- Fine-tune the avocado drizzle with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Present the golden salmon bites immediately, generously adorned with the creamy avocado sauce and garnished with additional fresh herbs for visual appeal and complementary taste.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is fresh and high-quality for the best flavor and texture in your bites.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Opt for wild-caught salmon for a more sustainable and nutritionally rich protein source.
- Customize the sauce by adding a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for extra kick if you enjoy spicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg