Fish Pie For Babies
This delicious and easy fish pie for babies is a great way to serve fish to your baby.
Fish is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are so important for little ones' brain and eye development.
The best part is, the rest of the family will love it too!
Fish, a nutrition powerhouse
Fish is full of essential nutrients for babies such as omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients all play a crucial role in the healthy development of baby’s brain, eyes and overall growth.
What makes fish pie such a great food for babies?
Fish pie combines the goodness of fish with other nutritious ingredients such as milk, potato and peas, making it a filling, balanced meal full of a range of important nutrients.
It also offers a gentle transition from purees to chunky textures.
Here are some of the benefits of fish pie for babies:
Omega-3 fatty acids - fish pie is packed with omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA which support brain and eye development
Protein - fish is an excellent source of protein, which is essential for babies’ muscle and tissue development
Vitamins and Minerals - fish pie provides essential vitamins such as B12 and minerals such as iodine which are both crucial for healthy development in babies
Texture transition - fish pie is soft and mushy, allowing a gradual transition from purees to more textured, chunky foods. This helps babies to develop their chewing and swallowing skills.
Fish and allergies
Fish is one of the 9 common allergy-causing foods, so it should be introduced to your baby between the ages of 6 and 12 months.
This fish pie recipe also includes two other common allergy-causing foods, milk and wheat.
These three allergens should all be introduced separately first so that any reactions are easier to identify.
For more information on introducing allergens to your baby, check out my Ultimate Guide To Introducing Allergens.
Fish Pie For Babies - Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Serves 4
Not suitable for freezing
Suitable from 6 months (once fish, cow’s milk and wheat have been introduced separately)
Ingredients
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 skinless, boneless salmon fillet
1 skinless, boneless white fish fillet
200ml milk
1 bay leaf
50g unsalted butter
1/3 cup plain flour
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup milk, extra
1/3 cup grated cheese
Method
1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Boil potatoes for 20 minutes or until very soft
2. Meanwhile, place fish in a small baking dish and cover with milk. Add bay leaf and cover with foil
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakes off with a fork. Drain fish, reserving milk. Flake fish
4. Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in flour
5. Add 1/3 of the reserved milk and whisk until smooth. Add remaining milk and continue to whisk until sauce thickens
6. Add flaked fish and peas. Return to baking dish
7. Mash potato and stir through milk and cheese
8. Spoon mashed potato over fish mixture and bake for 20 minutes or until potato is lightly browned
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