Salmon and Sweet Potato Fishcakes
Salmon and Sweet Potato Fishcakes
These Salmon & Sweet Potato Fishcakes are a simple, nutritious and family-friendly meal—perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ and toddlers. Packed with protein and naturally rich in omega-3s, they’re a brilliant way to introduce fish to little ones in a soft, easy-to-hold shape that supports self-feeding and weaning skills.
Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients like flaky salmon and creamy sweet potato, these fishcakes are soft on little gums while still being full of flavour. They work perfectly for lunch, dinner or even batch-cooked for the freezer—because having something ready to go can make all the difference on busy days.
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Ingredients
- 600g salmon fillets, cooked
- 300g sweet potato, cooked and mashed
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 medium egg, whisked
- 80g breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, flake the cooked salmon fillets and then add the mashed sweet potato, onion, cheese, egg and breadcrumbs – stir to combine
Divide the mixture evenly into 8 balls and then flatten slightly to create a burger shape
In a frying pan, heat the oil over a medium-low heat and then fry the fishcakes for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated all the way through
Serve once cooled.
Notes
Freezing and re-heating advice:
Let the food cool fully, then place on a baking tray flat in the freezer for up to an hour. Then you can put them into an airtight container or freezer bags, this will stop them sticking together.
They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Remove as many from the freezer as you need and defrost fully at room temp or overnight in the fridge. Place the food back into a frying pan on a low heat, or on a baking tray in the oven at a low temp. Heat until piping hot throughout.
Please follow NHS guidance on safe preparation and storage of food.
How To Serve for 6-7 months: Slice into finger width pieces and offer one slice at a time
How To Serve for 8-9 months+: Cut into smaller bite sized pieces for older babies to help develop or master pincer grip.
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