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Light Fish Paprikash (Tomato-Free) for Babies (8-12 months)

A gentle tomato-free take on fish paprikash, using soft vegetables and a small optional amount of mild paprika. White fish needs careful bone removal and a doneness check before flaking.

8-12 monthsDinner28 minMedium
Light Fish Paprikash (Tomato-Free)
  • Age Range8-12 months
  • Prep 8 min · Cook 20 minutes
  • DifficultyMedium
  • Allergen InformationContains: Fish

Ingredients

  • 40g boneless white fish fillet (hake or cod)
  • 1/2 cup zucchini slices
  • 1/4 potato, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Small pinch mild unsmoked paprika (optional)

Preparation

  1. Cook the potato and carrot in a little water until nearly tender. Add zucchini and continue until all vegetables crush easily with a fork.

  2. Cook the fish until the thickest part reaches 63°C (145°F) using a food thermometer. Remove skin if present, and check every flake carefully for bones.

  3. Mash the deboned fish with the soft vegetables and olive oil, adding enough safe liquid for a moist stew. If using paprika, stir in a tiny pinch during cooking to disperse it evenly; cool before serving.

Serving by Age

Offer as a moist spoon-fed mash with carefully deboned fish and vegetables that are fully soft. For babies managing texture, leave only soft flakes and mashable vegetables; do not serve firm chunks.

8 months+

This recipe is listed for 8–12 months, so the 6m+ field does not recommend serving it earlier. Within the listed age range and when your baby can manage the texture, serve as a smooth, moist fish-and-vegetable purée with no bones; omit optional paprika if preferred.

9 months+

Moist, fully deboned fish flakes mixed with soft cooked vegetables and optional mild paprika.

Allergen Information

Contains fish, a major allergen. Follow the child's individual allergen-introduction or allergy-management plan. Confirm any spices are plain and do not contain additives.

Storage

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered. Reheat thoroughly, stir and cool before serving; discard leftovers from the feeding bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Light Fish Paprikash (Tomato-Free)?

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered. Reheat thoroughly, stir and cool before serving; discard leftovers from the feeding bowl.

Which allergens does Light Fish Paprikash (Tomato-Free) contain?

It contains Fish. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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