Can Babies Eat Salmon?

Salmon, amongst trout, grayling, whitefish and char are fish belonging to the Salmonidae family. They are native to rivers and streams flowing into the North Atlantic and into the Pacific Ocean. Salmon hatch in fresh water, then they migrate to the ocean, but they return to fresh water for reproducing purposes. They are also intensively farmed in several areas of the world. Wild salmons can have white flesh, but their flesh color varies from orange to red.

Salmon is a very popular food, because it is classified as a healthy meat, being high in protein, in omega-3 fatty acids and in vitamin D. It is also a good source of several B vitamins, selenium iron, magnesium and phosphorus.

Is It Healthy To Eat Smoked Salmon?

Smoked salmon is just like the fresh ones, an excellent source of nutrients, which contribute to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy and lower the risk of heart disease. Smoked salmon contains a lot of salt, so this is the reason why while fresh salmon can be prepared and given to babies starting at the age of 6 months old, once they start eating solid food, smoked salmon is recommended to be given to babies only later on, at the age of 9 months old. Salmon represents one of the best foods you can give to your baby, because it is also packed with DHA, which supports brain health.

Salmon, Broccoli And Spinach Puree4

Ingredients: a knob of butter, 100g sliced shallots, 225g peeled and diced potatoes, 300ml water, 225 diced salmon fillet, 100g broccoli florets, 30g baby spinach, 75ml milk, 15g grated parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice.

Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the shallots and the potatoes, then fry for about 2 minutes. Add the water, cover the saucepan with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes. Put the salmon and the broccoli into the saucepan and simmer for another 10 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked well through. Add the baby spinach 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Add the milk and the grated parmesan cheese. Put everything into a food processor, add the lemon juice and blend until smooth and until you get the right texture.