I know what you're thinking - my kids will never eat fish.
But sometimes you have to persevere. Experts now recommend we eat 2-3 servings of fish or seafood every week, so it is important to keep offering those fuss-pots all variations of fish in every form you can think of.
Fish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, it aids the development and function of a child’s brain and nervous system and it's been linked to improving memory and sharpening concentration. We have put together some tasty and simple ideas for fishy feasts for your family.
1. Breaded Fish with baked potato and no-mayo coleslaw
What you need:
2 Birds Eye Simply Breaded Cod Fillets
2 large potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 small red cabbage, shredded
1/2 small green or white cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
125g Greek yogurt
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
Lemon Wedges
Salt and pepper
What you do:
Scrub the potatoes and pierce the skin several times with a fork. Rub the skin with olive oil and salt. Place the potatoes in the oven preheated to 180°C and bake for 60 minutes or until fully cooked.
Oven bake the cod fillets according to package instructions.
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and whisk until smooth. Place shredded vegetables in a large bowl and pour Greek yogurt dressing mixture over top. Toss to coat the vegetables with the dressing.
Slice the potato down the centre and top with coleslaw. Serve with the cod fillets and a wedge of lemon.
2. Cod Fillets with rosemary & sea salt mini roasted potatoes and easy homemade tartare sauce
What you need:
2 Birds Eye Cod Fillets in Batter
400g baby potatoes
1 pinch sea salt
2 tsp rosemary
1 tbsp olive oil
150g Birds Eye Garden Peas
For the easy tartare sauce:
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp capers, drained and chopped
1 tbsp gherkins, drained and chopped
1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
What you do:
Cut each of the baby potatoes in half
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt and rosemary and toss the baby potatoes to coat them evenly, then transfer onto a baking dish and roast for 40 minutes at 180°C.
Oven bake the fillets according to package instructions.
To prepare the tartare sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Meanwhile, prepare frozen peas according to package instructions.
Serve the fish with the potatoes and tartare sauce with a side of peas.
The perfect family dinner!
