Our little ones enjoy this served with mashed potato (white or sweet potato work equally well) – but it would be great served with brown rice, too!
To make baby’s Flaked Fish With Parsley Sauce you will need…
2 fl oz (1/4 cup) milk (use breast milk or formula if you prefer)
3 oz white fish fillet*
1 tsp unsalted butter
2 1/2 tsp flour (all purpose/plain)
4 fl oz (1/2 cup) low sodium or homemade chicken stock
pinch freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
* Try any of the following: tilapia, halibut, pollock, halibut, sole, haddock, hake, grouper.
CHECK, CHECK and DOUBLE CHECK for bones – even if the fish is sold as boneless
In a small frying pan/skillet, heat the milk, then add the fish and poach gently for 5 mins, turning halfway through the cooking time, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
Remove the fish from the pan (reserving the milk) and transfer to baby’s bowl. Flake thoroughly.
Combine the reserved milk with the stock, black pepper (if using) and parsley.
In a separate pan, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, then remove from the heat and gradually add the milk/stock mixture, stirring continuously.
Return to the heat and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Mix the fish flakes with the sauce and baby’s fishy dish is ready!