Flaked Cod with Pea Mash
Baked cod flaked into a soft, lumpy pea mash with olive oil. A mild way to offer fish and keep it on the menu.
Ingredients
Makes 2–3 baby servings
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the cod on parchment for 10–12 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C).
- 2
Meanwhile simmer the peas in unsalted water for 5 minutes, then drain and mash with the olive oil and mint, leaving soft lumps.
- 3
Flake the fish finely and check carefully for bones with your fingers.
- 4
Fold the fish into the pea mash and cool before serving.
Serve it by age
7–8 months
Serve as a lumpy mash on a spoon.
9–12 months
Offer small flakes of fish next to the squashed peas.
12 months+
Shape into small fish cakes with mashed potato.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains fish (top 9 allergen). For a first exposure, offer a small amount early in the day and watch for 2 hours. The butter swap adds milk; use it only once milk has been introduced on its own.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse salmon, haddock or pollock.
- swap_horizUse 1 tsp unsalted butter instead of olive oil once milk has been introduced (contains milk).
kitchenStorage
Fridge 1 day. Freeze up to 1 month.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- Check fish for bones twice before serving.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
