Delicious 'Acoustic' Salmon Fillet Bite

I am super excited to have been selected as featured chef at this month's upcoming Acoustic Taste event here in Atlanta!  On Saturday, March 31st at 8pm, an awesome atmosphere, phenomenal music, and amazing food was to commence!  Wait, the FOOD!  I was at a standstill trying to figure out what I was going to prepare for this event.  My first thought was my tried-and-true Spinach Ravioli with Baby Bella Marinara for the tasting.  But that's when the organizer of the upcoming event shared with me the past menus of the previous chefs, and of course within the last two months, yep, ravioli- albeit a different type, it was a ravioli nonetheless.  

So after a couple of weeks of seeking inspiration, I receive my 'Ah-Ha' moment!  SALMON!  But wanting to fuse old school with a bit of freshness, I came up with this bad boy!   Why hadn't I thought of this before: traditional canned salmon + fresh filet of salmon + fresh herbs.  The answer?  A delicious 'Acoustic' Salmon Fillet Bite!  My menu item....personified!

Acoustic Salmon Fillet Bites
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup mayo
2 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill 
4 green onion stems, chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tbsp Abstract Spice
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/2 lb fresh salmon filet- broiled for 10 minutes until just done
1 15oz can of salmon, bones removed
1 tbsp Sriracha
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1. Set both canned and fresh salmon to the side.
2. In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients completely, set aside.
3. Add canned salmon to bowl mixture, incorporate gently.
4. Break up salmon fillet into small chunks and gently fold into bowl mixture.
5. On a sheet pan, form small patties approximately 3 inches in diameter, approximately 1/2 to 1 inch thick- refrigerate for an hour to stiffen.
6. Preheat a pan with a shallow amount of coconut oil on med/high heat.
7. Lightly fry for 2-3 minutes on both sides or until browned.
8. Drain on a paper towel and serve.

Enjoy!