Tilapia baby food

Can Babies Eat Tilapia

Tilapia is the common name used for many freshwater fish living in shallow streams, pond, rivers and lakes. Tilapia played an important role in Egyptian art and in hieroglyphs, being the symbol of rebirth, and it was thought to protect the sun god in his daily routine of crossing the sky.

Tilapia is the fourth most eaten fish in the USA, because it has a low price, it can be easily prepared and has a mild taste. Tilapia is a fast-growing, lean and short-lived fish. Tilapia has mostly a vegetarian diet, eating typically algae and other plants, so it does not accumulate mercury found in prey. Tilapia is usually sold as skinless and boneless fillets.

Is Tilapia Healthy For Babies?

Tilapia is low in mercury, but high in protein and packed with vitamins B12, B3 and D and selenium. Vitamin B12 supports a healthy blood and nervous system. The protein and the essential nutrients are important for the growth of your baby. Unlike other fish, tilapia has low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, but being low in mercury, it is recommended not only for adults, but it can be safely eaten by pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding and by babies too. Tilapia can cause allergic reactions and can also represent a choking hazard for babies, because of the fish bones. Tilapia can be introduced into a baby’s diet from the age of 6 months old, when he starts eating solid food.

Tilapia & Vegetable Curry

Ingredients: 0.5 kg tilapia fillets, cut into chunks, 1 tsp turmeric, piece of 2.5cm of fresh ginger, peeled and grated, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground coriander, ¾ cup of coconut milk, 1 chopped onion, 2 medium potatoes and ½ small butternut squash, both ingredients cut into bite-size pieces, a little oil, 1 ¼ cups of homemade vegetable stock, cooked rice.

Heat the oil in a medium frying pan, add the onions and cook until they get tender. Stir in the grated ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander and keep on cooking for a few minutes. Add the potato and butternut squash pieces and stir well. Pour in the coconut milk and the vegetable stock, cover the pan and simmer gently for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables are almost cooked. Add some more water if needed. Add the tilapia and cook for another 5 minutes, until the fish is done. Serve with cooked rice.

FAQ

What is tilapia?

Tilapia is the common name used for many fast-growing, lean and short-lived fish populating freshwaters.

How healthy is tilapia?

Tilapia is high in protein and essential nutrients, contributing to a healthy blood and nervous system. It is low in omega-3 fatty acids, but it is also low in mercury.

When can you start giving tilapia to your baby?

Being a fish low in mercury, you can give tilapia to your baby, when he starts eating solid food, at the age of 6 months old.

The risks of giving tilapia to your baby?

Tilapia can cause allergic reactions and it is also a choking hazard.

Fish for Kids: Tilapia - How to Cook it!

Tilapia, quinoa, and mixed veggies for all!

In case you haven’t figured it out by now I am a little bit of a foodie. I love food and trying new things to eat. I guess I should since it’s my job to get kid’s to eat more! I love fish, but I know many of you don’t feel the same way, so I am presenting you with Tilapia! If you haven’t heard of this fish, it is mild tasting and relatively inexpensive. My kids eat this and other parents have told me that they have a lot of luck with this fish in particular. Of course, my hope is that you will be expanding the variety of food you eat as well. Remember, monkey see, monkey do! Your kid needs to see you eating it to give it a try!

I buy my Tilapia in a large frozen bag that has individual frozen fillets in it. The best part is that if I forget to pull these out to defrost, I can just stick them in a bowl of water for 20 minutes at the most and they are ready to cook. This simplifies things for me, but if you prefer fresh fish you shouldn’t have a hard time finding it. Most stores carry this now and the fillets will likely be larger so you can cut them into strips for fish sticks, if you would like.

Normally, I put 2-3 fillets in a non-stick skillet with 1 tbs of butter and 1 tbs of olive oil. I let them cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side and top with a little lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. This is my favorite way to eat it, but I also want to expose Sam to a variety of cooking methods, textures, and variety, so I changed it last night. I wanted to give the exact instructions for the cooking-phobics because it is so easy! Feel free to add and omit spices to your choosing. Here it is:

3 Tilapia Fillets

1/2 cup of bread crumbs

1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese

1-2 tbs of butter or olive oil

1 tsp of onion powder

1 tsp of ground mustard

1 tsp of Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix breadcrumbs, cheese, and spices together in a shallow bowl. Pat the Tilapia dry. Place fish in the bowl and press mixture into the fish, coating all sides. Put on a non-stick griddle or pan and cook for 3-5 on each side, depending on thickness of fillet.

You could also dip the fillets in egg, mayo, or honey mustard before placing in the breadcrumbs, which will give it a thicker coating. These would also work well on a sandwich.

Sam helped me by shaking in the spices, this wasn’t an exact science, so I just monitored to make sure too much didn’t go in. He also patted the fish dry and pushed the breadcrumbs into the fish.

I left one half of a filet plain so that Issac could eat some with us. Quinoa was our side dish. If you haven’t heard of this, it is a Peruvian grain that is high in nutrients and protein. It has an interesting texture and is very tasty. I boiled about 3/4 cup of this in chicken stock to give it more flavor and then drizzled olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic into it.

Sam really loved the quinoa last night. About 6 months ago he wasn’t that interested in eating this, even though he had many times as a baby. I think as he got older the texture started to throw him off a bit so he rejected it, but I just kept on presenting it and eating it in front of him. It didn’t happen over night, but last night he asked for seconds!

As for the veggies, they usually need some encouragement. Last night we pretended they were little white and green trees (cauliflower and broccoli) and chewed it up like bears (biting really hard because these veggies are a little tougher). I made sure to give him smaller pieces that wouldn’t be too much to handle, but after eating those he surprised me and grabbed a big piece of cauliflower off his Dad’s plate and ate it. I was really proud of him for eating so many, this was a big improvement for him!

Now that I am starting to transition Isaac to table foods, I try to have him eat what we are eating as much of the time as possible. He is in the very early stages of table foods (8 months old) so it is still fairly limited. Tilapia works perfect though as a transition food. I mashed some of the fish into his defrosted, home made broccoli and sweet potatoes on the left, as you can see it is pretty thick. I also put some small flakes aside for me to feed him individually. The Tilapia is so soft that it is very easy to chew and he really liked it. He also tried a taste of quinoa, but this texture was still a little too much for him to handle. You can grind the quinoa up in a food processor and freeze, if you want. Although Sam usually loves this fish, he didn’t go crazy on it like he usually does, which is okay, but with Isaac eating it he had some extra motivation and we needed that last night. He took particular notice when we praised Isaac for eating the fish and then wanted to imitate so he could get praised! Praising another child can be very powerful motivation to a kid.

Some other factors that made the meal successful:

I was a little organized ahead of time.
Sam helped me cook the food and was thus invested in it.
We sat down and ate together once everything was ready.

Do you have any Tilapia recipes you would like to share? Have you had any luck with this with your kid? Would you give it a try?

Tilapia - description, benefits and harms, calories, cooking methods.

Fish dishes

Fried Tilapia with Rice and Sesame Sauce

40 minutes

tilapia

ginger

vegetable oil —

75 ml

olive oil —

45 ml

butter —

70 g

garlic —

8 teeth

chilli —

2 pcs.

flour - nine0003

35 g

white pepper

basmati rice —

215 g

egg —

2 pcs.

sesame oil —

10 ml

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white wine —

150 ml

sesame

starch —

10 g

olives

Fish dishes

Tilapia Indian style with spiced rice

40 minutes

tilapia —

2 pcs.

lime juice

vegetable oil —

45 ml

butter —

30 g

carrot - nine0003

1 pc.

cucumber —

1 pc.

garlic —

1 tooth

rice —

215 g

water —

400 ml

natural yogurt - nine0003

400 ml

cardamom

barberry

sesame oil

soy sauce

chilli

red onion —

1 pc.

parsley

black pepper

white pepper

Fish dishes

Tilapia fillet in green batter

50 minutes

tilapia —

3 pcs.

vinegar - nine0003

3 ml

water —

100 ml

egg —

3 pcs.

vegetable oil —

150 ml

flour —

265 g

grape seed oil - nine0003

30 ml

butter —

10 g

jalapeno pepper

soy sauce —

30 ml

sugar —

25 g

parsley

green onion

grape

chilli

tabasco sauce

white pepper

Fish dishes

Tilapia stewed in carrot sauce

40 minutes

tilapia —

2 pcs.

cane sugar —

50 g

carrot juice —

200 ml

grapefruit juice —

150 ml

lime juice - nine0003

30 ml

lemon juice —

5 ml

potato —

3 pcs.

water —

350 ml

vegetable oil —

300 ml

starch - nine0003

25 g

carrot —

1 pc.

chilli

ginger

green onion

black pepper

white pepper

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Pangasius and tilapia colorful soup

40 minutes

pangasius

tilapia —

1 pc.

water —

1500 ml

celery root —

100 g

carrot - nine0003

1 pc.

ginger

onion —

1 pc.

olive oil —

30 ml

vegetable oil —

5 ml

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red onion

tomato paste —

50 g

chilli

vegetable marrow

spinach

bread for toast

sour cream - nine0003

100 g

tarragon

Fish dishes

Fish with potatoes and mushrooms in cheese sauce

1 hour

tilapia

potato —

3 pcs.

champignons - nine0003

200 g

onion —

1 pc.

vegetable oil —

30 ml

fish broth —

240 ml

cheese —

100 g

sour cream - nine0003

150 g

mustard

nutmeg

white pepper

Fish dishes

Fish cannelloni with cream sauce

1 hour 20 minutes

cannelloni pasta

salmon fillet —

300 g

tilapia

shrimps —

300 g

a tomato —

2 pcs.

onion —

1 pc. nine0003

carrot —

1 pc.

garlic —

2 teeth

cream —

200 ml

parmesan cheese —

100 g

blue mold cheese - nine0003

50 g

cognac —

30 ml

olive oil —

30 ml

butter —

15 g

white pepper

greenery

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Fish in a potato crust

What is useful for tilapia (fish)? Properties, composition and preparation

Previously, our gourmets did not know such a variety of fish as now. They ate only those fish that were found in local reservoirs. And modern supermarkets can offer such a huge variety of fish and seafood that it is sometimes difficult for housewives to make a choice. nine0003

CONTENTS
1. Chemical composition of tilapia
2. Is tilapia (fish) healthy?
3. Why is tilapia fish harmful?
4. How to cook tilapia fish?
5. How to bake tilapia in the oven in foil - recipe

One of the most common fish today, which is filled with domestic counters, is tilapia. What is this fish? Does tilapia benefit the body and what?

Chemical composition of tilapia

100 g of fish contains only 1.7 g of fat, 20.8 g of protein and not a single gram of carbohydrates! The protein in this fish is so easy to digest that it is recommended for people with weakened immune systems. And the calorie content per 100 is only 96 kcal, so you can definitely not worry about the figure.

Everyone knows that calcium is needed for strong bones. So tilapia is able to give our body both calcium and magnesium, and at the same time iron, sodium and phosphorus. According to nutritionists, eating 500 g of tilapia twice a week can more than replenish the reserves of these elements.

Nature did not deprive this fish of vitamins. Tilapia has a sufficient content of B vitamins, “sunny” vitamin D, as well as D3, K, PP, K.
By the way, tilapia fish certainly cannot be classified as a dry species: it contains up to 78% water, which makes it juicy and soft after cooking.

Is tilapia (fish) healthy?

As we have already said, tilapia is a low-calorie and low-fat fish species. It is because of this that it can be used in various diets. The protein in this fish is easily digested and does not burden the digestive system. The only restriction in the use of tilapia is that it is not recommended for obese people. Yes, it is low in calories, but fatty acids do not contribute to the treatment of metabolic disorders. nine0003

Magnesium contained in tilapia promotes the functioning of the central nervous system and improves cerebral circulation. All this contributes to the concentration of attention, which is important for schoolchildren during the period of mental stress.

Tilapia is also useful for strengthening the skeletal system. So, it should be included in the diet of children, pregnant women and the elderly.

Why is tilapia fish harmful?

The composition of this fish is quite balanced, but when including tilapia in the diet, it is worth listening to the research of scientists. nine0003

Tilapia contains a sufficient amount of omega-6 fatty acids, an excess of which can inactively affect metabolic processes and the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

However, any product can cause harm if it is in excess. Therefore, it is worth limiting yourself to two times a week.
Do not recommend this fish to people with obesity, diabetes, pathologies of the cardiovascular system.

Attention! If you have an intolerance to any type of fish, then eating tilapia is contraindicated for you. nine0003

How to cook tilapia fish?

Tilapia on the shelves of our stores is presented in the form of a frozen or chilled fillet without bones, head and scales. It is this option that is more preferable for both manufacturers and housewives.

To understand how to properly cook tilapia, it is worth understanding what culinary qualities this fish has.

In its composition, tilapia contains a huge amount of water (compared to other fish, tilapia contains almost 80% of liquid), which limits the imagination of housewives a little. But the final dish is very tender and soft. nine0003

Tilapia soups are not worth cooking - the fillet will simply disintegrate in water, and there is no tilapia broth. Although such a soup is perfect for baby or diet food.

Put aside the recipes for fish pies. The exception is pies - for them you can use tilapia in combination with other fish of a denser consistency, for example, pink salmon. For the same reason, if you decide to make tilapia patties, add another type of fish to the minced meat, dryish, which will absorb excess moisture from the tilapia.