Green

My mom did something special for almost every holiday.  St.Patrick's Day usually involved green pancakes in the morning.  In celebration this week, I thought I'd try and do something similar for the family I cook for, giving the kids an entire meal of green.  I made these simple fish medallions, along with Pesto Spinach Pasta and steamed broccolini (their new favorite vegetable). 

1 lb. Tilapia (sadly most available to us is farmed)
1 large egg
2 t. soy sauce
1 t. agave
1-2 T. Thai green chili paste
3 T. chopped scallions, white and light green parts
2 T. chopped cilantro
1 T. all purpose flour
Salt to taste

Place fish in food processor and mix until a thick paste is formed, about 45 seconds.  Place fish in bowl and mix with remaining ingredients.  Get your hands in there for easy mixing!   Form 2'' patties 3/4'' thick.  Place 2 T. oil (I used grape seed) in the bottom of a skillet and bring heat to medium. Add patties, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.