Salmon Surprise Balls

Dive into the irresistible flavors of these crispy and creamy Salmon Surprise Balls, a delightful appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining or as a savory snack. Made with tender, flaky cooked salmon, tangy cream cheese, and a hint of brightness from fresh green onions and lemon juice, these bite-sized creations are wrapped in a crunchy golden breadcrumb coating that delivers the ultimate satisfying crunch. Quick to prepare yet packed with gourmet appeal, this recipe features a simple breading station to achieve that perfectly crispy exterior, with just 10 minutes of frying. Serve these crowd-pleasers warm with tartar sauce or a dill yogurt dip for a touch of indulgence. Whether it’s a party platter or weeknight treat, these salmon balls are bound to steal the show!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams cooked salmon fillet
• 120 grams cream cheese
• 2 stalks green onions (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 grams self-rising flour
• 2 large egg
• 150 grams breadcrumbs
• 500 milliliters vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Flake the cooked salmon into small pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the cream cheese, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the salmon. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully combined and form a soft mixture.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used up. You should have about 12-15 balls.

Step 4

Prepare a breading station with three bowls: one containing the self-rising flour, the second containing the beaten eggs, and the third containing the breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Roll each salmon ball lightly in the flour to coat, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated. Set the coated balls aside on a plate.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

Step 7

Carefully lower a few salmon balls into the hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry them in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Cook each batch for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the salmon balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Step 9

Remove the fried salmon balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 10

Serve warm with a side of tartar sauce, dill yogurt dip, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1230.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6234.3

Total Fat 582.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 682.3mg	0%
Sodium 5102.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 103.6g	0%

Vitamin D 847.8IU	0%
Calcium 443.9mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 1525.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.9%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 12.7%