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    Home » Recipes » Seafood

    Published: Dec 11, 2012 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 13 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Salmon Ball

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    A delicious salmon ball made with horseradish, lemon, cream cheese and chopped nuts. So easy to make at home and tastes incredible. With a fancy feel, this recipe is absolutely perfect for entertaining especially during the festive period.

    A close up shot of a salmon ball rolled in chopped nuts on a plate

    One of our family Christmas traditions is a "trim-the-tree" party with a dinner buffet.

    Our buffet consists of meats and cheeses to make your own sandwich, shrimp, herring, Christmas cookies and spiced tea just to hit the highlights! One of the fancier items, though, is the salmon ball!

    As part of the dinner buffet, I always make a salmon ball - year after year. It is one of those appetizers that never grows old. Not only is it extremely easy to make but it looks as though you spent much more time on it than you did!

    As you know, if you have been reading for awhile, I have been trying to incorporate more fish into our diet.

    After all, fish is brain food and contains lots protein, vitamins B, D and omega 3 fatty acids - it is a nutritional powerhouse!

    This salmon ball recipe is one that I might just have to stop saving for the holiday season and begin serving more often. It makes a really simple snack or a fun dish to bring to a potluck!

    How To Make A Salmon Ball

    photos for how to make a salmon ball step by step

    • Drain the salmon and separate the bones.
    • Mix all ingredients together.
    • Shape into a ball.
    • Roll in chopped nuts (I use pecans) or chopped parsley.
    • Serve with crackers

    Salmon Ball shown being made step by step

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    Another delicious salmond recipe you might like are these salmon croquettes!

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    Salmon Ball

    Cultured Palate

    A unique approach to the cheeseball.

    4.50 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American

    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 109 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 15 oz can salmon - wild caught
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
    • 1 tsp. horseradish
    • ½ cups chopped nuts or parsley

    Instructions

     

    • Drain the salmon and separate the bones.
    • Mix all ingredients together.
    • Shape into a ball.
    • Roll in chopped nuts (I use pecans) or chopped parsley.
    • Serve with crackers
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    If you are interested in the benefits of eating fish please see the helpful information within the post.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 124mgVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 0.4mg

    Keyword salmon, salmon ball
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    1. Laura says

      December 18, 2012 at 3:46 pm

      This looks amazing!! Holy moly!!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Bebe says

      December 19, 2012 at 12:45 pm

      What a great find for me! Raine Saunders (Agriculture Society) posted a link from Weed 'em and Reap where I found a link to your blog. I am always on the lookout for new ways to use salmon, not because I'm trying to incorporate more seafood into our diet but because we have a freezer FULL of salmon every year and I want to make sure we eat ALL of it before the next fishing season!
      I just have to say though: leave those bones in girl! They are soft and easily smooshed with a fork, barely noticeable in the finished product and loaded with minerals, definitely worth getting over any initial squeamishness for.

      Reply
    3. carolinaheartstrings says

      December 19, 2012 at 5:56 pm

      This looks delicious. I love salmon. Come and visit us. We are having a wonderful giveaway this week. Something you will just love from a talented Southern writer.

      Reply
    4. Lisa Lynn says

      December 19, 2012 at 9:47 pm

      Yum! This sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing on Wildcrafting Wednesday :)

      Reply
    5. Erin says

      December 20, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      Oh this sounds just great!! I might have to make a couple of these to eat over Christmas

      here from Pennywise Platter

      Reply
    6. Cindy Reynolds says

      December 23, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      we add a dash or two of liquid smoke also....just adds to the flavor...also we substitute tuna for the salmon....

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        December 25, 2013 at 7:55 pm

        Cindy, isn't it funny, I never thought to try tuna! I am sure it would be good!

        Reply
    7. Raia says

      December 22, 2014 at 2:17 pm

      I can honestly say I've never heard of a salmon ball before, but it sounds delicious! Pinning... :)

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        December 23, 2014 at 11:16 pm

        Raia, it is so easy and delicious - let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    8. Emily Kemp says

      March 19, 2018 at 6:09 am

      5 stars
      This sounds to die for and I can't wait to try it. Salmon is my favourite fish!

      Reply

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