Salmon Surprise Balls
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 23mins
- Ingredients:
- 21
- Serves:
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16
ingredients
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Salmon Balls
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup minced pimiento
- 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 pinch chili pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 1 egg, whisked lightly
- 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 cubes
- 3⁄4 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, flakes
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Optional sauce
- 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1⁄4 cup diced pimento pepper
- 2 basil leaves, minced
- 1 garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 2 green olives, minced
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For Deep Frying
- peanut oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil
directions
- Make Optional Sauce by mixing all ingredients for sauce together, chill till ready to serve. You can use your favorite dipping sauces.
- In a food processor place all salmon ball ingredients except, cheese and panko crumbs. Pulse 3-4 times till chunky smooth.
- Divide the salmon mixture into 12. Place each 1 section of the mixture in hand and put cube of cheese on the salmon encasing the cheese with the mixture to form a ball. Repeat with all 12. Roll in panko crumbs.
- Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep heavy pot to 350-375 degrees.
- Place 6 rolls in and cook for 3 minutes. remove to paper towel to drain. Regulating the heat if necessary to keep that oil temperature between 350 and 375 degrees F.
- Fry the remaining 6 and drain on paper towel.
- Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy the gooey center.
- Don`t overcook!
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Reviews
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This recipe was made for the Hidden Gems Event following the RSC#14 contest. Not only did this recipe turn out to be 5 stars and a Gem, but another of ~Rita~s recipes was also a 5 star Gem as well. Being single I only used three-quarters of a lb of Salmon so the finished dish had 8 patties (did not make round fish balls). I also added some Sun-Dried Tomatoes as well, instead of Cranberries (and less Pimentos). I cooked the patties in a Teflon pan, so used less oil and they came out crispy (not burned, over-cooked). I did see a little of the cheese bubbling out, however, when the patties were finished and put on a plate the inside became harder (not gooey as described). Further, I also decided to make the Optional Sauce which turned out to be very good. I again added some Sun Dried-Tomatoes (less Pimentos) and Capers instead of Pickled relish. The sauce was very good! Ok, here is the bonus treat a second Gem recipe from ~Rita~(not part of the RSC Contest); Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Garlic Recipe #358168 To continue, on a big serving plate I put the Broccoli around the outside rim, then the patties in the center and then some Sauce on top of each. Both these recipes are 5 stars for a grand total of 10 stars. Thanks for creating and posting these recipes, they were both delicious!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Rita1652
Jamesburg, New Jersey