Salmon Surprise Balls

Name: Salmon Surprise Balls
Ingredients: 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; 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; For Deep Frying; peanut oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil

24 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

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
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
For Deep Frying
peanut oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil

Directions

1

Make Optional Sauce by mixing all ingredients for sauce together, chill till ready to serve. You can use your favorite dipping sauces.
2

In a food processor place all salmon ball ingredients except, cheese and panko crumbs. Pulse 3-4 times till chunky smooth.
3

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.
4

Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a deep heavy pot to 350-375 degrees.
5

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.
6

Fry the remaining 6 and drain on paper towel.
7

Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy the gooey center.
8

Don`t overcook!