Baby and toddler recipes

🥧 Family fish pie with a baby portion

A creamy white fish and salmon pie with a soft potato top, made without added salt so baby can share it. It brings together fish, dairy and wheat in one familiar, comforting family meal.

From 7 monthsPrep 20 minCook 35 minFreezes wellContains: Fish, Milk

Makes family of 4 plus baby

Ingredients

  • 300g Cod (skinless and boneless, or pollock)
  • 200g Salmon fillet (skinless and boneless)
  • 450ml Cow's milk (whole milk)
  • 40g Butter (unsalted)
  • 2 tbsp plain flour contains wheat (gluten)
  • 100g frozen Pea
  • 800g floury potatoes Potato (peeled and chopped)
  • 40g Cheddar (pasteurised, grated)
  • 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes in unsalted water until soft, then mash with half the butter and a splash of the milk.
  2. Poach the fish in the remaining milk for 6 minutes, then lift out, flake and check carefully for bones. Keep the milk.
  3. Melt the rest of the butter, stir in 2 tbsp plain flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the poaching milk until you have a smooth sauce.
  4. Fold in the fish, peas and parsley and spoon into a dish. Top with the mash and cheese.
  5. Bake at 200C (180C fan) for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  6. Scoop out baby's portion before seasoning the rest.

Serving it to your baby

At 7 months mash baby's portion together so the fish and peas are soft and lumpy, squashing any whole peas. From 9 months serve as it is in small spoonfuls, or let baby scoop with hands. Introduce fish, milk and wheat separately first.

For the rest of the family

Season adult portions at the table with salt, black pepper and a squeeze of lemon, and add prawns to the grown-up half of the dish if you like.

Storing and reheating

Cool quickly and keep in the fridge for up to 1 day, or freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight, reheat until steaming hot throughout, then cool before serving. Never reheat more than once.

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Questions parents ask

Can babies eat fish pie?

Yes, a homemade fish pie without added salt is a great family meal for babies from around 7 months. Avoid smoked fish in baby's portion as it is salty.

Can I freeze fish pie?

Yes. Freeze in portions for up to 2 months, defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat until piping hot throughout, then cool before serving.

OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).