Food
How to get your kids to eat more fish
by Helena Lang
Scientists at the University of Bristol claim to have discovered that children who eat fish display more pro-social behaviour than those that don’t. There might be all kinds of reasons for this, including social factors, but it’s also worth considering that fish and seafood is packed with many crucial nutrients including Omega-3 fatty acids, selenium and iodine all of which can help with mood and brain function. It seems like two portions of fish a week is what’s important, and one should be an oily fish like sardines, mackerel or salmon. Why not make this the week you start dishing fish up to your family with these recipes that everyone will love?
SARDINE AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI
Want a quick and easy meal? This recipe only takes 10 minutes and can easily be doubled or tripled to serve larger families.
Get the recipe: Sardine and tomato spaghetti
SALMON TRAYBAKE WITH LEMON BUTTER ASPARAGUS
Older children will enjoy this sophisticated supper. Serve with some boiled new potatoes on the side.
Get the recipe: Salmon traybake with lemon butter asparagus
DOUBLE SALMON FISHCAKES WITH DILL SAUCE
These can be made ahead and kept in the freezer for a speedy midweek meal. Just cook straight from frozen, rustle up the sauce, and serve with frozen peas boiled in water.
Get the recipe: Double salmon fishcakes with dill sauce
BACON CRUMBED COD WITH MINTY-CRUSHED NEW POTATOES AND PEAS
Low-fat, low-cal but high in deliciousness. This supper will be on the table in half an hour.
Get the recipe: Bacon crumbed cod with minty crushed potatoes and peas
SMOKED MACKEREL AND LEEK GRATIN
When is a pie, not a pie? When it’s a gratin. Crunchy on top, soft and flavoursome within this is sure to be a hit.
Get the recipe: Smoked mackerel and leek gratin
BAJA FISH TACOS
Perfect fakeaway food, great at the weekend when the family sit down to eat together.
Get the recipe: Baja fish tacos
CAMPFIRE ROAST FISH WITH LEMON AND FENNEL
Nothing is more exciting than cooking outside over hot-coals. Have your own glamping adventure in your garden with this delicious idea.
Get the recipe: Campfire roast fish with lemon and fennel
FISH PIE WITH MUSHY PEA TOPPING
Did somebody say fish pie? We’re all in with this fish and chip shop riff on the original.
Get the recipe: Fish pie with mushy pea topping
