Healthy Home Cooking For Baby - Fish Recipes

The perfect choice when cooking for baby, fish is high in protein, vitamins and potassium. It contains Omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential for good health and support the ...

heart and circulatory system
eyes and good vision
brain and central nervous system
emotional well-being
healthy cholesterol levels

Fish generally has a delicate flavour, so most babies will accept it into their diets quite readily. These simple dishes, suitable for babies from 10 months of age, combine fish with other healthy ingredients ... with very tasty results!

NOTE:Always remember to check VERY carefully for bones, even if the fish is sold as "boneless".

And, if any of these foods are new to your baby, remember to apply the four day rule , which will help identify potential food allergies and digestive problems .

Have fun cooking for baby

NOTE FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS: British vegetable names are used in these recipes - if these are not familiar to you, the following translations may be helpful!

courgette = zucchini

aubergine = egg-plant

swede = rutabaga

spring onions = scallions or green onions

Cooking for baby - Fish Pie With Grapes

3oz seedless green grapes, halved
8oz any flaked white fish, cooked in milk
1tbsp cream
pinch freshly ground black pepper (optional)
8oz mashed potato
1tbsp milk
2oz grated cheese
1/2 oz butter

Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C.
Grease a casserole dish and place the grapes at the bottom of the dish.
Mix the fish with the milk it was cooked in, cream and black pepper and pour over the grapes.
Mix the potato with the milk and place on top of the fish.
Cover and bake for 20 mins.
Uncover, then sprinkle with the cheese and dot with butter.
Place under the grill until brown.

Cooking for baby - Fish And Spinach Bake

1tbsp butter
1tbsp flour
pinch ground nutmeg
pinch white pepper (optional)
1/2 tbsp paprika
4 fl oz milk
8oz Swiss cheese or Cheddar, grated
5oz spinach, chopped
1/2 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
12oz any white fish fillet
1tbsp grated Parmesan

Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C.
Heat the butter over a low heat, then stir in the flour, nutmeg, paprika and white pepper.
Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly.
Once the mixture is smooth and bubbly, remove from the heat and stir in the milk.
Bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
Continue to boil, stirring, for 1 min.
Add the cheese and continue to cook, stirring, until the cheese has melted.
Place the spinach in a baking dish and sprinkle with lemon juice.
Place the fish on top of the spinach, then spread the sauce over the entire dish.
Sprinkle with the Parmesan, then cook uncovered for about 20 mins, until the fish flakes easily.
Mash with a fork, as necessary.

Cooking for baby - Fish Chowder

8oz cod or haddock fillet, cut into 1" pieces
8oz small red potatoes
1tsp olive oil
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic
1tbsp flour
6 fl oz milk
pinch paprika

Boil the potatoes until just tender.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
Add the peppers and garlic and saute until the peppers are fairly soft.
Add flour and stir into the peppers and garlic.
Then stir in the milk and paprika.
Add the potatoes and bring to the boil.
Place the fish on top and reduce the heat.
Cover and simmer until the fish is done (10-15 mins).

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Cooking for baby - Fish And Veggie Parcel

12oz cod or other white fish
4oz mozzarella cheese, grated
4tsp milk
2 carrots, peeled and grated
2 courgettes, grated
pinch freshly ground black pepper (optional)
few sprigs of dill

Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C.
Divide the fish into 4 equal pieces.
Cut 4 pieces of tin foil and place one piece of fish on each.
Add a little black pepper to each piece of fish.
Divide the carrots and courgettes equally between each parcel.
Do the same with the cheese.
Add 1tsp of milk to each parcel, plus a sprig of dill.
Wrap and seal the parcels and place on a baking tray.
Cook for 15 mins, then serve with brown rice or mashed potatoes.

Cooking for baby - Tuna Casserole

12oz dry egg noodles
1 x 6oz tin tuna, drained
2oz chopped celery
1oz chopped spring onions
3 fl oz sour cream
pinch dried thyme
1/2 courgette, sliced
4oz Cheddar, grated
1/2 tomato, chopped (optional)

Pre-heat the oven to 350 deg F, 180 deg C.
Grease an oven-proof dish.
Cook the noodles according to the directions on the packet. Drain.
In a large bowl, mix together the noodles, tuna, celery and spring onion.
Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise.
Add the thyme.
Spoon half of the mixture into the oven-proof dish and top with half of the courgette.
Cover with the rest of the noodle mixture and the rest of the courgette.
Sprinkle the cheese over the top, then bake for 30 mins.
Before serving, sprinkle with the chopped tomatoes.

I hope your baby enjoys these delicious meals - cooking for baby means that you can be sure he is receiving the very best nutrition ... and that's a reward in itself!

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