Salmon Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Salmon Ball, a creamy, savory delight that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Featuring the perfect blend of rich cream cheese, smoky salmon, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic fresh dill, this recipe delivers a crowd-pleasing flavor in every bite. Accentuated with crunchy chopped pecans and bursting with briny capers and green onion, this no-cook appetizer is ready in just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for an elegant snack, the Salmon Ball pairs beautifully with crackers, baguette slices, or crisp vegetables. A make-ahead masterpiece, it’s designed to be refrigerated for optimal flavor melding—making entertaining both stress-free and delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Cream cheese
- 150 grams Smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dill (fresh, chopped)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 100 grams Chopped pecans
- optional Crackers or bread (for serving)
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes to make it easier to mix.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, smoked salmon (chopped into small pieces), lemon juice, dill, green onions, capers, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed. You can also use an electric mixer on low speed for a smoother texture.
Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before shaping.
Spread the chopped pecans evenly over a flat surface. Roll the salmon ball in the pecans, pressing gently to coat the exterior thoroughly.
Wrap the salmon ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the ball to firm up.
Before serving, remove the salmon ball from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly.
Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.8 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 2790 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.7 mcg | 128% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 779 mg | 17% | |
*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.
