Blackened Salmon Burgers with Herbed Cream Cheese

INGREDIENTS

SALMON BURGERS

• 1 pound wild caught salmon skin removed

• 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs

• 2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/2 teaspoon salt + pepper

• 4 smaller bagels or brioche burger buns

• sliced avocado

HERBED CREAM CHEESE

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened

• 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped

• 2 teablespoons fresh dill finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

• salt + pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Add the salmon to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it is finely chopped.

2. Add the chopped salmon to a bowl with the Panko breadcrumbs, parmesan and olive oil. Mix with a spoon until just combined. Form into 4 equally sized burgers.

3. In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of the burgers generously with the seasoning mix.

4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook burgers on each side until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

5. Spread the bottom half of your toasted buns with the herbed cream cheese.

6. Top each bun with a salmon burger and then add your desired toppings.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE

1. Add the cream cheese to a mixing bowl and whip with an electric mix until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Stir in the basil, dill, parsley and a pinch of salt + pepper.