How to Serve Salmon Sliders to Babies

How to Serve Salmon Sliders to Babies

We all know that fish is a very nourishing food. Full of high quality protein, easily-absorbed iron and healthy fats like omega-3's, this underwater delight is unmatched in supporting the development of little minds and bodies.

So why don't we often see fish given to babies? It's all about texture.

Cooked fish is often flaky, which means it does not hold well together and babies have a difficult time getting the pieces into their mouths.

Well here at Healthly Institute we believe any-fin is possible, so look no further than our salmon slider recipe to get an affordable fish serving into an infant’s diet.  Share with your clients to help reduce the barrier of consuming this nutrient powerhouse.

Watch this video to see how easy it is to prep salmon sliders:

How to Prepare Salmon Sliders for Babies

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Salmon slider recipe

Ingredients

2 cans salmon in water no salt added (7 oz or 213 g each)

2 eggs

zest of 1 unwaxed lime

1 tsp (5 ml) pepper

1/2 cup (125 ml) spinach or kale, chopped

1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh dill, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 cup (125 ml) onion, chopped (about 1 small onion)

1 tbsp (15 ml) cooking fat (unsalted butter or duck fat)

Method

1. In a large bowl, mash the salmon with a fork.

2. Add two large eggs to help bind everything together; stir to combine. 

3. Now to add flavour! Add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill, zest of 1 lime or lemon, one teaspoon of pepper, a half cup of chopped greens (spinach or kale work very well), a half cup of finely chopped onion and finally three cloves of minced garlic.

4. Stir until well combined. 

5. Roll the mixture into 8 patties.

6. Over medium heat, warm the fat of your choice, and cook each patty for 5 minutes on each side. 

7. Let cool and serve.

8. Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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