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
Add the salmon to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it is finely chopped.
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.
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.
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.
Spread the bottom half of your toasted buns with the herbed cream cheese.
Top each bun with a salmon burger and then add your desired toppings.
HERBED CREAM CHEESE
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.