These baked salmon meatballs make a great salmon baby food for babies (6-7 months +), also older kids and adults. They’re flavorful, packed with omega-3, vitamin D, protein sand tasty enough that the whole family will love them! The salmon balls are also ideal for baby led weaning and tender enough even for a new beginner eater without teeth.
1.3lbsalmon fillet(fresh or frozen, preferably wild)
1/2cuprolled oats(breadcrumbs substitution)
1large carrot
1largeegg
1/2avocado
1smallonion
2clovesgarlic
1tbsplemon juice
1.5tspDijon mustard
1/3tspblack pepper
1tsppaprika(optional)
1/2tspsea salt(omit for babies under 12 months)
Instructions
Step 1. Prepare The Salmon
If the salmon is frozen (the wild caught one is usually sold frozen) make sure to thaw it slowly, overnight in the refrigerator.
Pull the skin off and roughly chop into large chunks so they could fit in the food processor. Make sure to pat dry the fish before chopping.
Step 2. Process Into A Ground Mass
First, ground the carrots and oatmeal in the food processor, these are tougher ingredients.
Then place the chopped salmon, onion, garlic, egg, avocado, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Pulse in food processor a few times to combine.
Step 3. Form The Salmon Meatballs
Form the salmon meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place them on a prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
Bake at 420F (215C), until the salmon balls are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes,
Notes
Grain free salmon meatballs - remove the oats and add some almond meal instead.