Kids need a lot of nutrients to grow up healthy and strong, and fresh fish is packed with the essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that they need. But because fresh seafood can have bones and can look or smell unusual to your child, the only trouble is convincing them to enjoy this delicious food. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get your kid on board with eating fish, so have a look at some of the best ways to do it.

What Are Some Ways to Get Kids to Eat Seafood?

1. Milder Fish

The unique flavors, smells, and appearances of different seafood are all new to kids, especially younger ones. Seafood like squid, with its unusual texture, or stronger flavored fresh fish like herring or anchovy can be a little intimidating for a first-timer, so select a fish with a gentler flavor like cod, halibut, or white fish. These tasty fish are satisfying to chew and easy to cook, yielding satisfying meals when grilled or baked.

2. Fish Sticks

Kids love chicken nuggets, French fries, and other breaded, lightly-fried foods that fit easily in the hand. Try slicing fresh fish into strips, coating it in breadcrumbs like panko, and frying it in oil. These fish fingers are both tasty and fresh while making a great meal with fresh peas and other vegetables. In addition, they’re convenient, taking only a few minutes to prepare, and you can easily freeze some for simple, quick meals on another day.

3. Lots of Dips

As wary as kids can be of strange smells or colors in their food, there’s one great trick to get them to experiment: go wild with sauces and dips. It can be as simple as ketchup or as exotic as mango chutney, or even a little bit odd, like peanut butter. Whatever it is, kids love to have a say in what they eat and how they eat it, so give them a selection of dips for their fish sticks next mealtime.

 

If you’re looking for a great source of the freshest, healthiest fresh fish available for your family, turn to Billy’s Seafood Inc in Bon Secour, AL. Trusted for miles around as the area’s go-to for fresh seafood, this local fish market offers delicious shrimp, crab, crawfish, red snapper, and more. Call (251) 949-6288 to speak to a staff member, or visit their website to learn more about their convenient deliveries and what they offer.