Thai Salmon Bites

Thai Salmon Bites

There is no need to wait until baby is 12 months to offer him/her fish. In fact, it’s a good idea to offer fish to babies from 6 to 12 months because it’s packed with good fats, iron and zinc. The problem with fish is that it usually doesn’t hold together very well. It’s dry and falls apart easily when babies handle it. 

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I created this recipe with fish that actually holds together. The trick? Cut up the fish into bite-sized pieces while it’s still semi-frozen, BEFORE baking it.  

To prepare the recipe, cut the skinless salmon into squares.

Then, marinated the fish in a delicious mixture of oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, lime zest, ginger, coconut and cumin.

Finally, bake them in the oven for 6 minutes. 

These can be served as a fancy appetizer or as the main course along with some zesty roasted cauliflower. They're 100% juicy and they actually hold together. 

Thai Salmon Bites recipe

Ingredients

• 450g salmon, boneless, skinless

• ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon or lime juice

• 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder

• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) pepper

• 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon or lime zest

• 1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut, shredded, unsweetened

• ½ tsp (2.5 ml) cumin  

Method

1. Place salmon in the freezer for about 20 minutes until semi frozen.

2. In a medium bowl, add the rest of the ingredients.

3. Remove salmon from the freezer and cut into 3x3 cm (1x1 inch) squares.

4. Add the salmon to the bowl and cover on all sides.

5. Let marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.

6. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C)

7. Place salmon bites onto a covered baking sheet.

8. Bake for 6 minutes or until fully cooked.

9. Let cool and enjoy.

   Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

   Cannot be frozen. 

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