Homemade Healthy Baby Food Recipes and Cookbook - Poached Fish

Poached Fish

Ingredients:

Chicken stock

Fish fillets, any white-fleshed fish

Yogurt, plain

Dill, chopped

Lemon juice

Salt and pepper for seasoning

Preparation:

Poaching is a great cooking method for fish because when you’re cooking fish and other seafood, you’re always running the risk of overcooking this tender and delicate meat. With the low temperatures that poaching requires, you can get to that sweet spot of just right and enjoy a great dinner. This is a dish that you can cook for your family and friends while setting a little aside for your baby.

But first, make sure that the fish is completely deboned with the skin removed. If you want it skin on, make sure there aren’t any scales but I would highly recommend that you buy skin off especially when you’re feeding your baby.

In a pan, season the fish with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken stock to the pan until the fish are halfway covered. Place the pan on low heat; make sure the liquid is only steaming but not bubbling and it should definitely not be boiling. Once it starts steaming, you can cover it halfway with a lid or foil. The fish will take about ten to fifteen minutes to cook.

You can prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the chopped dill, yogurt, and a little lemon juice together. Season it with salt and pepper and maybe a little sugar if you prefer.

This dish will not only make for a great and healthy dinner for your family but it is also soft and tender enough for your baby. The fish should be fine with just the sauce for your little one but for the rest of the family, this dish is best served with white rice, fried rice, or mashed potatoes. 

This is an excerpt from the book: Homemade Healthy Baby Food Recipes and Cookbook