Description
Delicious Sweet Chili Salmon Balls baked to perfection and served with a creamy garlic sauce, making a perfect appetizer or snack with a blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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Salmon Balls
- 1 lb Fresh Salmon, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Green Onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sour Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the salmon balls.
- Chop Salmon: In a food processor, pulse the fresh salmon until it is finely chopped but not puréed to create a good texture for the balls.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, green onions, red bell pepper, minced garlic, grated ginger, egg, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Salmon Balls: Bake the salmon balls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Chill Sauce: Refrigerate the creamy garlic sauce for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the warm salmon balls with the chilled creamy garlic sauce as a delightful appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Make sure not to over-process the salmon to keep a nice texture in the salmon balls.
- You can substitute breadcrumbs with panko for a lighter texture.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce based on your preferred level of sweetness and spice.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and soy sauce.
- Refrigerating the sauce enhances the garlic flavor and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: salmon balls, sweet chili salmon, creamy garlic sauce, baked salmon appetizer, seafood balls, easy salmon recipe
