Fish is a very healthy protein to have in your child’s diet. Fish is full of vitamins that help in growing, development, and brain health. If a child has enough fish in their diet they will see the benefits with more energy, low-risk of obesity, and healthy blood. The hard part for some parents is trying to get their child to eat fish. Here are a few recipes you can start to put in front of your children that will make them love fish.

 

Cornflake Crusted White Fish

 

White fish of any kind, especially cod, has a very mild flavor. As a result, it is easy to serve the fish without turning your child off. A fun way to cook cod is to encrust it in cornflakes. Crush up the cornflakes in egg and bread the fish. Bake it in the oven and there you have it. The crunch will appeal to your child and the flavor will not be fishy. If you really want to make your child love this dish, use a cornflake that is frosted for a hint of sweetness that can easily turn this meal into your child’s favorite. 

 

Fish Tacos

 

All kids love tacos, and with the right fish taco recipe your child will not realize they are eating fish at all. The fish can be battered and fried or blackened to add a bit of spice. Use some soft flour tortillas with cilantro, avocado, radishes, and a creamy aioli, and the fish taste will not even register to your child. The other veggies will add to the healthiness of this meal and you will feel good doing something healthy for your kids. 

 

Teriyaki Salmon 

 

The best way to hide the fact that you are feeding fish to your child is to cook it in the same way you would cook chicken. Teriyaki is one of those flavors that compliments both chicken and fish. Salmon teriyaki is a fun way to cook fish. The teriyaki can be made with brown sugar to make it a bit sweeter and the garlic gives it a nice mature flavor that is not overpowering to your kids. Serve this meal over white rice with a little bit of butter or over grain rice with some peas and corn, and you will have a meal your child will ask for again and again. 

 

Fish and Chips

 

Frying food is not a parent’s first choice, but every now and again, it is not such a bad idea. Fish and chips is a fun recipe children like because it is in the same family as fish sticks. Take a flaky white fish, batter it and fry it with either a side of greens, a salad, or some french fries, and you will have a meal your child will devour. The light crispiness of the fish paired with some veggies is balanced, tasty, and light enough that your child won’t feel full and sluggish. Add some tartar sauce or ketchup for more flavor.