These salmon cutlets are boneless pieces of salmon coated in flour and egg, fried or baked. They're easy to make, perfect for busy parents, and can be stored in the freezer. Plus, the egg coating creates a safer, softer texture for baby-led weaning - a quick and healthy meal idea for your baby.
Clean and pat dry the salmon before cutting into small strips.
For Baking
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). I’m using an electric oven. The high temperature will help form a crust faster without drying out the fish inside.
Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper, and any other seasonings you prefer. Garlic or onion powder would also be great.
Place the flour in a shallow dish, and the beaten eggs in another shallow dish.
Dip each piece of salmon into the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, making sure it’s well coated.
Place the salmon pieces on a greased baking sheet, leaving a little space between them. You can pre-heat the baking sheet as well, the heat will prevent the egg from spreading once placed on the sheet.
Bake the salmon cutlets for 8 minutes, on one side, flip and bake another 8 minutes on the other. At the end, turn the broiler function for about 1-2 minutes – to form a golden-brown crust.
Shallow Frying
Preheat to medium heat a non-stick ceramic skillet with a tea-spoon of avocado oil and sear the salmon cutlets on each side until the surface is golden brown. Just like you would cook some meat patties. About 2 minutes per side.
Ensure the salmon cutlets are fully cooked on all sides, especially the inside. Larger pieces may require more cooking time.The pan-seared method gives a nicer crust and keeps the inside of salmon cutlets nice and moist.
Notes
Recipe Variations:
Gluten free – instead of regular flour, use a gluten free flour mix, or just one type of grain flour like oatmeal flour, buckwheat flour, sorghum flour or amaranth flour. Or you could mix some of the whole grain flours with a bit of starchy flour for a healthier mix. I usually use this homemade GF Flour Mix.
Grain free – replace the regular flour with almond flour, arrowroot flour, tigernut flour, or some seed flour.
Add flavor: add finely grated cheese, herbs, or more spices.