Salmon and Broccoli Fritters

Ingredients

• 1 small 95g tin of salmon (in spring water or olive oil and drained)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of self raising flour
• 1 cup of well cooked broccoli drained and mashed
• 1 tsp of dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup of milk
• optional: for 12+ months add in 1/4 cup of frozen peas! For younger bubs you can add peas but they will need to be blended for 6-9 months and mashed/flattened 10-12 months before mixing into the batter.

Directions

• Mix everything together in a bowl
• Heat your pan on the stove top and drizzling with olive oil
• Add a generous spoonful of your batter into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden on one side before flipping and cooking the other side
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool before serving
• For younger bubs slice before serving and consider add a topping to moisten like greek yoghurt.
• Before freezing any left overs allow to totally cool.

Storage Instructions

Allow the fritters to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat until warmed through and cool to a safe temperature before serving.

Nutrition Notes

Salmon is the nutrition star here, offering protein and energy along with omega-3, vitamin A, D, B6 and B12, and it's a fish that's low in mercury. The broccoli adds fibre and vitamin C, while egg and milk bring extra protein.

Parent Tip

Once you've introduced a common allergen, keep offering it around twice a week to support ongoing exposure. These fritters help tick off fish, egg, wheat and dairy in one go — and you can stir in a teaspoon of tahini to include sesame too.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age are these suitable?

Suitable from around 6 months. Mash the salmon and veggies very well so there are no large or hard pieces, and serve in strips as a great BLW finger food.

Can I make them egg free?

Yes — swap the egg for a flax egg or some mashed sweet potato to bind the batter.

Can I make them gluten or dairy free?

Swap the self-raising flour for gluten-free or chickpea flour, and use a plant milk in place of cow's milk.

Do I have to use salmon?

Salmon really is the star of this recipe and we haven't tested it without. If fish isn't suitable yet, try another recipe from our library instead.