Keto Salmon Balls

These nutritious keto salmon balls are naturally gluten free and perfect as an appetizer, main or salad topper! It’s easy to make and so versatile too. Change up the herbs, spices and serving sauce to suit your taste. You can even bake them at 180C/350F for 12-15 minutes if you dread of frying.

Salmon Balls	Green Goddess Dressing
500 g Skinless salmon fillets 20 g Dill, chopped 35 g Pork rinds, ground or almond flour 2 Egg yolks (or 1 small egg) 2 Garlic cloves, minced Zest of 1 organic lemon 1 tsp lemon zest Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp Chicken schmaltz Lemon wedges	120 g Homemade mayonnaise 80 g Full fat Greek yoghurt 3 Anchovy fillets 20 g Fresh parsley leaves and tender stems 10 g Fresh basil leaves 10 g Fresh tarragon leaves 10 g Fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp Lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste

Place all of the ingredients for the dressing in the bowl of a blender or food processor and blend until creamy. Store in the fridge while prepare the salmon balls.
Use a sharp knife roughly chop the salmon fillets. I wouldn’t recommend using a kitchen processor to cut the salmon because it’s so easily to turn them into a paste. Place roughly chopped salmon in a large bowl. Add chopped dill, ground pork rinds, egg yolks, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Shape the salmon mixture into 14-15 balls. Place them on a plate and chill for 30 minutes to set. Heat the chicken schmaltz in a large cast iron pan on medium-hight heat. Carefully add in the salmon balls and fry for 2-3 minutes each side until they’re golden crispy.
Serve the salmon balls with prepared green goddess sauce and lemon wedges.

42 comments:

DEZMOND 8/6/25 13:18: Wishing you a lovely Sunday lunch! I just had some beans from the fridge LOL Too hooooot today to cook.
Tom 8/6/25 14:05: ...Angie, these look great!
ellie 8/6/25 14:18: Looks lovely, but I'm not a salmon fan. Awesome dressing!
Caitlin'nMegan 8/6/25 14:18: You make things look so good!
Lola Martínez 8/6/25 14:56: Me gustan mucho, son ideales para mi que no puedo tomar gluten. Igualmente la salsa es buenisima.
Christine 8/6/25 15:08: Yummy
Ben | Havocinthekitchen 8/6/25 15:55: These balls look terrific - such beautiful golden-brown exterior. And I do love your herbaceous dressing.
Rainbow Evening 8/6/25 16:23: love salmon .... yummy.
Linda's Relaxing Lair 8/6/25 17:18: I love salmon, Angie! These look fantastic!
Brian's Home Blog 8/6/25 19:18: Oh yum, the salmon balls look perfect!
Anonymous 8/6/25 20:17: Very similar to salmon patties I grew up with. However, we just used canned salmon and saltines (in place of pork rind). We shaped into patties and lightly cooked on both sides.
roentare 9/6/25 00:22: That would be so easy to eat like a snack
David M. Gascoigne, 9/6/25 00:23: Great snack! Bring it on!
J.P. Alexander 9/6/25 00:41: Gracias por receta. te mando un beso.
My name is Erika. 9/6/25 00:43: This looks like an interesting way to serve salmon, and a nice change from grilling. Have a great start to the new week Angie.
Evening With A Saandwich 9/6/25 01:52: Angie, delicious! You are right you could serve your keto salmon balls in so many different ways. Always, healthy and delicious.
Anonymous 9/6/25 02:21: A really fun way to cook salmon — love it! David (C&L)
Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) 9/6/25 05:50: Another recipe to save for when we are in Europe!
Grace 9/6/25 06:58: Delicia total! Otra manera muy diferente de degustar el salmón. Tan rico y nutritivo. Muchas gracias querida Angie!
Muy buena semana te acompañe!
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MELODY JACOB 9/6/25 08:41: This recipe for keto salmon balls looks absolutely delicious and versatile. I love how simple it is to prepare, and the idea of serving them with a homemade green goddess dressing is particularly appealing.
Julie 9/6/25 11:40: looks so delicious, superb !!
Margaret D 9/6/25 11:43: They do look great and I'm sure they taste wonderful, Angie.
eileeninmd 9/6/25 12:15: Hello Angie,
The salmon balls look delicious! Anther yummy recipe.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week!
David M. Gascoigne, 9/6/25 12:54: They look wonderful. I like salmon any way you serve it to me!
Ananka 9/6/25 14:37: They look so healthy :-D
Balvinder 9/6/25 15:22: These look marvellous! Must make this summer. Pinning now.
Pantherka 9/6/25 17:17: They look great. Yummy. I really like salmon.
Benita James 9/6/25 20:55: This looks so nutritious. Happy New Week Angie.
Lucimar da Silva Moreira 9/6/25 21:26: Angie só em ver já fiquei com água na boca que delicia bjs.
DeniseinVA 9/6/25 22:52: A delicious list of ingredients here, sounds wonderful Angie :)
Hena Tayeb 10/6/25 00:36: Looks delicious.
Granny Sue 10/6/25 01:01: My mouth is watering!
Floencuisine 10/6/25 11:00: very nice
Anne in the kitchen 10/6/25 20:18: I am going to try this way of using my canned salmon rather than salmon patties.
Pam 10/6/25 20:31: Yum! I think my kids would love these.
David 11/6/25 03:35: Angie, Love the idea of those salmon balls...not so much the Green Goddess dressing. I'd prefer a vinegar based accompaniment. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Raymund | angsarap.net 12/6/25 02:03: Absolutely genius, creamy, herbaceous, and packed with flavour. Definitely adding this one to my must-try list!
2pots2cook 12/6/25 10:40: Perfect summer treat; could use for tramezzini too....
Federica Simoni 12/6/25 15:34: saranno buonissime queste polpette!
Marcelle 12/6/25 22:34: I love that you used pork rinds in this recipe. Keeps it low carb and adds even more flavor, fantastic recipe! Thanks, Angie :)
Lowcarb team member 13/6/25 22:35: Salmon is a favourite.
These look and sound great.

All the best Jan