Salmon is known as an omega-3-rich food for babies and helps supplement calcium for children, making it a popular choice for many mothers to include in their little one’s daily weaning menu. To diversify weaning dishes from salmon, mothers should follow the Baby Care 0-3 years old section of AVAKids right below!

1At what age can babies eat salmon?

Salmon is rich in DHA, amino acids, and fatty acids that are beneficial for the development of young children. Therefore, mothers can start giving their babies salmon from 7 months old with a small amount of 20-30g of fish/meal.

2Salmon weaning dishes mothers should make for their babies

2.1. Salmon cakes for weaning

Salmon cakes are a very suitable weaning food for babies starting solids. The cakes are made from nutrient-rich salmon, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and very fragrant, surely satisfying mothers.

Ingredients

• Skinned and deboned salmon: 900g
• Minced onion: 1
• Breadcrumbs: 60g
• Organic egg: 1
• Mayonnaise: 30g
• Fresh parsley: 40g
• Mustard: 15g
• Lemon juice: 40-45ml
• Chili sauce: 5ml
• Breadcrumbs
• Seasoning: salt, pepper

Instructions:

• Step 1: After cleaning the salmon, cut it into square pieces about 5-7cm and blend until smooth.
• Step 2: Heat oil or a little butter in a pan, then add minced onion and sauté until fragrant.
• Step 3: Mix all remaining ingredients well.
• Step 4: Spoon the salmon mixture onto a plate of breadcrumbs and mix well.
• Step 5: Add a moderate amount of oil to the pan. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon patties and fry. Remember to flip both sides to ensure they are cooked evenly. When the cakes are cooked, remove them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain the oil, then enjoy.

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2.2. Salmon patties with shrimp for babies

Ingredients:

• Salmon: 100 grams
• Shrimp: 50 grams
• Cornstarch: ½ teaspoon
• Baby weaning oil: 1 teaspoon
• Seasoning: a little

Instructions:

• Wash and chop the salmon into small pieces.
• Peel the shrimp, remove the head and devein, then wash.
• Blend the shrimp and salmon until smooth. Be careful not to over-blend to avoid making it watery.
• After blending, add a little seasoning and mix well to make the patty mixture stickier.
• Let the mixture rest for about 15-30 minutes for a crispier and chewier texture.
• Heat baby weaning oil in a pan and fry the salmon patties until golden brown.
• Remove the salmon patties, let them cool, and cut into pieces for your baby to enjoy.

Salmon patties for enjoyable baby weaning

2.3. Breaded fried salmon

Ingredients:

• Salmon: 300g
• Egg: 1
• Flour: 30g
• Breadcrumbs: 50g
• Coriander: 10g
• Celery: 10g
• Dill: 20g
• Seasoning: fish sauce, salt, pepper, sugar,…

Instructions:

• Prepare the salmon, cut it into small pieces, and put it in a bowl.
• Add salt and pepper to the bowl of salmon and marinate for about 10 minutes to allow the fish to absorb the flavors.
• Crack 1 egg into a bowl and whisk well.
• Put flour and breadcrumbs into 2 separate bowls.
• Dip the salmon pieces in flour, then egg.
• Roll the salmon pieces in breadcrumbs.
• Heat a pan with cooking oil and fry the salmon pieces until golden brown on both sides.
• To make the sauce, put dill, coriander, celery, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and water into a blender and blend until smooth.
• Mix the blended mixture with mayonnaise.
• Serve the dish on a plate and let your baby enjoy it with the sauce, which will enhance the flavor of the dish.

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2.4. Mung bean and salmon soup

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillet: 200g
• Glutinous rice: 100g
• Mung beans: 70g
• Sticky rice: 20g
• Spring water: 1 liter
• Scallions: 6 sprigs
• Ginger: 1 knob
• Shallots: 3
• Coriander: a little
• Baby weaning seasoning

Instructions:

• Soak mung beans for about 2 hours and drain. Do the same with sticky rice.
• Place a pot on the stove, add glutinous rice, sticky rice, mung beans, salt, and water, then cook over medium heat.
• Clean the salmon with saltwater, remove, and drain.
• Dice the salmon and season with baby weaning seasoning.
• Heat a pan, sauté ginger with shallots, and cook the salmon until done.
• Continue to sauté olive oil, ginger, and shallots in a pot.
• Then, pour 1 liter of water into the pot, season to taste.
• Bring the broth to a boil, then add the mung bean mixture and cook over medium heat.
• Add salmon and stir well.
• When the porridge boils, reduce the heat, cook for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
• Spoon the porridge into a weaning bowl, let it cool slightly, and let your baby enjoy.

Nutritious salmon weaning dishes for babies

2.5. How to make traditional salmon floss for babies

Salmon floss is one of the easy-to-make salmon weaning dishes that many children love. Here’s how to make traditional salmon floss for babies:

Ingredients:

• 200g salmon
• 200ml unsweetened fresh milk
• ½ fresh ginger root

Instructions:

• Put the cleaned salmon in a bowl with unsweetened fresh milk.
• Soak the salmon in milk for about 30 minutes, then remove and drain.
• Peel, wash, and crush the ginger. Then put the ginger in a bowl with 50ml of hot water and soak for about 5 minutes, then strain the ginger water.
• Place the salmon on a plate and pour the ginger water evenly over each piece of fish.
• Put the plate of fish in a steamer and steam over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
• After steaming, remove the fish, let it cool, and shred it.
• Put the salmon in a pan and roast over low heat.
• While roasting, stir the fish constantly so that it browns evenly and doesn’t burn.
• Finally, use a blender to grind the salmon finely.
• Now you have completed how to make salmon floss with fresh milk for your baby.

Salmon floss for babies to eat with porridge or rice

2.6. Salmon with orange and cheese sauce

Fresh and delicious salmon combined with soft, creamy, and fatty cheese creates a unique orange and cheese salmon dish. This will definitely be a delicious dish that every child will love.

Ingredients:

• 300g salmon
• Cheese (Laughing Cow cheese or shredded cheese)
• 1 fresh orange
• 1 tomato
• 1 potato
• ½ carrot
• 3-4 spinach leaves
• Fresh milk, salt, sesame oil

Instructions:

• Wash the salmon and soak it in fresh milk for about 10 minutes to remove any fishy smell, then remove the salmon, drain, and marinate with a little salt for about 15 minutes.
• Wash the orange and squeeze the juice.
• Wash the vegetables, cut the spinach, potato, and carrot into pieces, and dice the tomato.
• Boil or steam the potatoes, spinach, carrots, and tomatoes, then remove them to a plate.
• Place a pan on the stove, add sesame oil, and once the oil is hot, pan-fry the salmon until golden brown on both sides, then remove it to the plate with the vegetables. Avoid overcooking, as this will dry out the fish and lose its natural flavor.
• Continue to add the cheese to the hot pan, stir for about 3 minutes until melted, then add the fresh orange juice, season to taste, and pour over the salmon and boiled vegetables to complete the dish.

Salmon with creamy orange and cheese sauce for babies

2.7. Salmon with passion fruit sauce

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillet: 200g
• Passion fruit: 2
• Unsweetened fresh milk: 50ml
• Garlic powder, salt, unsalted butter

Instructions:

• Prepare the salmon, remove and drain, then marinate for about 20 minutes.
• Pan-fry the salmon over low heat until golden brown on both sides.
• Put the passion fruit juice in a bowl with a little sugar, salt, water, cornstarch, and mix well.
• Pour the sauce into the pan and simmer over low heat.
• When the sauce thickens, add unsalted butter, stir well, and turn off the heat.
• Put the salmon pieces on a plate, add the sauce to the dish, and you have completed a super delicious salmon weaning dish for your baby.

Salmon weaning dishes

See details: 3 ways to make the most delicious salmon with teriyaki sauce for babies

2.8. Pan-fried salmon with garlic butter sauce for babies

Pan-fried salmon with garlic butter sauce for baby weaning has an attractive aroma, is both fatty and nutritious. In particular, garlic has anti-inflammatory properties that are very good for the baby’s immune system.

Ingredients:

• Salmon: 100 grams
• Unsalted butter: 1 piece
• Garlic: 2 cloves
• Shallot: 1
• Seasoning: a little
• Thuyen Xua olive oil for weaning: 1 teaspoon

Instructions:

• Clean the salmon and season to taste.
• Peel and mince the shallot and garlic.
• Heat the oil in a pan and melt the butter.
• Pan-fry the salmon until cooked.
• Sauté the shallot and garlic and season with a little seasoning.
• Pour the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and simmer for about 4-5 minutes, then enjoy.

Attractive salmon with garlic butter sauce for babies

2.9. How to make delicious braised salmon for babies to eat with rice

Salmon is an omega-3-rich food that effectively supplements DHA for babies, helping to develop their brain and thinking. If you want to know how to braise salmon for your baby, please refer to the instructions below!

Ingredients:

• 300g salmon
• 1 garlic bulb
• 2 scallion sprigs
• 2 shallots
• 100ml coconut water
• Seasoning: fish sauce, baby seasoning powder, coloring

Preparation:

• Clean and cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces. You can also refer to how to clean salmon without any fishy smell.
• Peel and mince the garlic and shallots.
• Wash and chop the scallions.

How to braise delicious salmon for babies:

• Marinate the salmon with fish sauce, baby seasoning powder, coloring, minced garlic, and shallots for about 20 minutes.
• Place a pot on the stove and heat a little olive oil. Sauté the garlic until fragrant.
• Next, add the marinated salmon to braise.
• When the fish is slightly cooked, pour in the coconut water. Simmer until the fish boils and the water reduces, then add a little scallion.
• Turn off the heat and put the braised salmon on a plate. With this method of braising salmon for babies, you can easily complete a delicious dish to serve with mashed rice for 1-year-old babies.

Ingredients for braised salmon for baby weaning

2.10. Salmon pasta with tomatoes and basil

Salmon pasta is not only delicious but also rich in nutrients, making it a great option for babies to enjoy and develop their sight and taste. Let’s refer to the recipe shared by the user below:

Ingredients:

• Pasta: 20 grams
• Salmon floss: 20 grams
• Tomato: half
• Basil leaves: 3
• Seasoning granules: half a teaspoon
• Dashi powder: 2 teaspoons

Instructions:

• Boil the pasta for about 7 minutes until soft, then drain and add a few drops of cooking oil to prevent it from drying out.
• Wash the tomato, peel and remove the seeds, then mince depending on the baby’s ability to eat textured food. Wash and chop the basil leaves to create a fragrant aroma.
• Boil a cup of water in a pot, mix in the dashi powder, and when the water boils, add the minced tomato and cook for about 3 minutes, then season with a little seasoning granules.
• Spoon the salmon pasta for the baby into a bowl, add the broth, then put the salmon floss on top, and garnish with chopped basil to add color to the dish.

2.11. Salmon and carrot porridge for baby weaning

Salmon and carrot porridge for babies has an eye-catching and attractive color, guaranteed to make your baby love it. In particular, carrots are also rich in vitamin A, which helps improve your baby’s eyesight. The simple recipe for salmon porridge for babies is shared by the user as follows:

Ingredients:

• Rice: 20 grams
• Salmon: 1 slice
• Carrot: 1
• Shallot: 3
• Baby seasoning: a little
• Scallions and coriander: a little

Instructions:

• Roast the rice until fragrant, then wash it with water. After that, put it in a pot and cook until soft into porridge.
• Wash and mince the salmon.
• Peel and cut the carrot into small pieces or dice.
• Mince the shallots and sauté with a little weaning oil.
• Wash and chop the scallions and coriander.
• When the porridge is soft, add the salmon and carrots and cook until tender.
• Season with a little seasoning, add fried shallots and scallions and coriander to make the porridge delicious and remove any fishy smell.
• Spoon the porridge into a bowl and let your baby enjoy.

Nutritious salmon and carrot porridge for baby weaning

2.12. Salmon and potato soup

Ingredients:

• Potatoes: 3
• Salmon fillet: 50g
• Cooking oil: 2 tablespoons
• Scallions: 50g
• Onion: 1
• Shallot: 1
• Dill: 50g
• Salt: 1/3 tablespoon
• Pepper: 1/4 tablespoon
• Baby cooking oil: 1 tablespoon

Instructions:

• Wash and chop the scallions. Do the same with the onion and shallot.
• Peel, wash, and dice the potatoes.
• Place a pot on the stove, add ½ of the potatoes, water, and salt, then cook over low heat into soup.
• Wash and pat dry the salmon with a paper towel.
• Pan-fry the salmon with olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
• Add the fried salmon to the soup pot and cook over medium heat.
• Add the shallot and the remaining ½ of the potatoes to the soup pot and cook for another 3 minutes.
• Season to taste, then turn off the heat.
• Spoon the soup into a bowl and let it cool slightly before serving to your baby.

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2.13. Baked salmon fillet

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillet: 350g
• Chives: 1 tablespoon
• Parsley: 2 tablespoons
• Basil: 2 tablespoons
• Dried dill: 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

Instructions:

• Prepare, wash, and drain the salmon.
• Wash and chop the chives, parsley, and basil.
• Put the herbs in a bowl, add olive oil, and mix well.
• Place the salmon fillet on a baking rack, brush the herb mixture over the surface of the fish.
• Preheat the oven to 120 degrees C for about 10 minutes.
• Then, bake the fish at the same temperature for about 30 minutes.
• When the fish is cooked, serve it on a plate and let your baby enjoy.

Delicious homemade salmon weaning dishes

2.14. Salmon soup with lotus seeds

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillet: 60g
• Fresh lotus seeds: 40g
• Green peas: 20g
• Chicken broth: 100ml
• Carrot: 20g
• Tapioca starch: 10g
• Onion: 10g
• Baby weaning seasoning

Instructions:

• Wash and drain the salmon, chop it into small pieces, and marinate for about 20 minutes.
• Remove the lotus seed embryos, wash and mince.
• Wash and drain the green peas.
• Peel and dice the carrot. Do the same with the onion.
• Dissolve the tapioca starch with a little water.
• Place a pot on the stove, add chicken broth, lotus seeds, green peas, and onion, then cook over medium heat.
• When the soup is cooked, add the salmon and tapioca starch and cook for another 15 minutes, then turn off the heat.
• Spoon the soup into a bowl, let it cool slightly, and you can serve it to your baby.

Salmon weaning dishes that babies will love

2.15. Steamed salmon with soy sauce

Ingredients:

• Salmon: 150g
• Ginger: 10g
• Scallions: 10g
• Minced garlic: 5g
• Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
• Wine: 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon

Instructions:

• Wash and julienne the scallions and ginger.
• Clean the salmon and score it lightly to allow the fish to absorb the seasoning better.
• Combine soy sauce, wine, sesame oil, and sugar into a sauce.
• Pour ½ of the sauce onto the salmon and marinate for about 15 minutes.
• Arrange the salmon on a plate, add ginger and soy sauce to the fish.
• Cover the plate of fish with plastic wrap and steam for about 15 minutes.
• Sauté the garlic until fragrant and drizzle it over the steamed salmon.
• Let the dish cool slightly before serving to your baby.

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2.16. Appealing salmon, sweet potato, and cheese porridge for babies

Cheese is rich in nutrients good for health, so it is chosen by many parents for young children. For babies from 6 months old, they can start eating cheese, however, mothers should pay close attention to the appropriate dosage for their babies.

Ingredients

• 50-100g salmon
• 3-4 sweet potato pieces
• 100g rice
• ½-1 Laughing Cow cheese
• Minced shallot
• Baby seasoning

Instructions

• Wash the rice and cook it in a pot until soft.
• Peel, wash, and slice the sweet potatoes. Steam until cooked and mash.
• Sauté the shallots until fragrant, then add the prepared salmon and stir-fry until cooked.
• When the porridge is cooked, add the cooked sweet potato and salmon to the pot and stir well. When the porridge boils again, add the cheese and turn off the heat.
• Spoon the porridge into a bowl and let it cool down for a delicious meal for your baby.

Salmon weaning dish with sweet potato and cheese

Hopefully, the salmon weaning dish recipes that AVAKids has just introduced will help mothers diversify their baby’s weaning meals and help them eat more deliciously. We wish mothers success in the kitchen!