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Crispy Salmon Bites with Avocado Sauce

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These Crispy Salmon Bites with Avocado Sauce are light, savory, and baked to perfection. Fresh salmon and herbs create tender meatballs with a golden crust, paired with a creamy, tangy avocado dip. A wholesome and elegant appetizer ready in under an hour.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 16–18 bites (Serves 4–6 as appetizer)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Salmon Bites:

Fresh salmon, finely chopped

1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 egg, beaten

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for brushing)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: pinch of Old Bay seasoning or cayenne

For the Avocado Sauce:

2 ripe avocados

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup sour cream (or dairy-free alternative)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: splash of water or more lemon juice to thin

Instructions

Prepare Salmon: Finely chop the fresh salmon using a sharp knife. Pat dry with paper towels and remove pin bones.

Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and Old Bay. Mix in the egg, lemon juice, and olive oil. Gently fold in chopped salmon. Chill mixture for 20–30 minutes.

Form Bites: With damp hands, roll into 1½-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly brush salmon bites with olive oil and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Make Avocado Sauce: Blend avocado, lemon juice, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add water or lemon juice to thin if needed.

Serve: Arrange salmon bites with the dipping sauce in the center. Garnish with herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra zest, stir lemon zest into the avocado sauce.

Use canned salmon in place of fresh in a pinch (well-drained and de-boned).

Almond flour or crushed pork rinds can replace breadcrumbs for a grain-free version.

Sauce is best made fresh but can be covered tightly and refrigerated briefly.

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