Baby and toddler recipes
🐟 First fish salmon and sweet potato mash
Flaked baked salmon mashed into soft sweet potato for a gentle first introduction to fish. Salmon is an oily fish rich in omega 3 fats, protein and vitamin D.
Makes about 6 baby portions
Ingredients
- 1 small fillet (about 100g) Salmon fillet (skinless, checked carefully for bones)
- 1 medium (about 200g) Sweet potato (peeled and diced)
- a pinch Dill (fresh or dried)
- 3 to 5 tbsp water, breast milk or formula
Method
- Heat the oven to 190C (170C fan). Wrap the salmon in a foil parcel with a splash of water and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until it flakes easily.
- Meanwhile steam the sweet potato for 12 to 15 minutes until soft.
- Flake the salmon onto a plate and run your fingers through it twice to check for bones.
- Mash with the sweet potato and dill, adding liquid until soft.
- Cool to warm and serve on a spoon.
Serving it to your baby
Fish is a common allergen, so for the first time offer a small portion on its own, early in the day, and watch baby for a couple of hours. Once tolerated, keep offering fish regularly. Oily fish can be offered up to twice a week for girls and up to four times a week for boys.
For the rest of the family
Bake a salmon fillet per person, then season the adult fillets with lemon, black pepper and a pinch of salt after baby's has been flaked.
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
When can babies eat salmon?
From around 6 months, cooked through and carefully deboned. It is a great early fish thanks to its soft flakes and healthy fats.
Can I use tinned salmon?
Yes. Choose tins in water with no added salt and remove any skin and larger bones. Soft tinned bones mashed well add calcium, but check for any sharp pieces.
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).