Baby and toddler recipes

🐟 Mackerel and potato fishcakes

Rich, soft fishcakes made with fresh mackerel and mashed potato, a brilliant way to get omega-3 fats into your baby's week.

From 9 monthsPrep 15 minCook 25 minFreezes wellContains: Fish, Egg, Gluten

Makes about 10 small fishcakes

Ingredients

Method

  1. Boil the potatoes until soft, drain well and mash.
  2. Grill or bake the mackerel for 8 to 10 minutes until it flakes. Remove the skin and check very carefully for bones.
  3. Mix the fish, mash, spring onion, dill, lemon zest and half the egg.
  4. Shape into small patties, brush with the remaining egg and coat in crumbs.
  5. Bake at 200C (180C fan) for 15 minutes until golden and hot through.

Serving it to your baby

From 9 months, cut each fishcake in half or into strips your baby can pick up. They can also be crumbled onto a tray for pincer practice.

For the rest of the family

Serve the adult cakes with horseradish, beetroot and salad.

Storing and reheating

Cool quickly and keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 day, or freeze for up to 2 months (only if the fish was not previously frozen). Defrost in the fridge, reheat until piping hot throughout, then cool before serving. Never reheat more than once.

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Questions parents ask

Is mackerel safe for babies?

Yes, fresh mackerel is a good oily fish. Avoid king mackerel, which is not usually sold in the UK, and smoked mackerel, which is salty.

How much oily fish can babies have?

Up to 2 portions a week for girls and up to 4 for boys.

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