Canned Salmon in White Sauce: A Pureed Meal for Dysphagia
Perfect for Swallowing Disorders and Level 4 Diets
Introduction
About this Recipe
By: Jean
Canned salmon in a creamy white sauce is perfect for those with dysphagia or swallowing disorders. It makes a quick, nutritious and delicious ISSDI Level 4 meal.
Salmon offers a versatile and convenient solution. In this post, you’ll see the benefits of using canned salmon in pureed diets, the ease of preparation, and creative ways to incorporate it into your meal plans.
Ingredients
- 1 can salmon
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1.5 tbsp flour
- salt and pepper to taste, add butter to taste
- ground dill (optional)
- Simply Thick food thickener (or thickener of choice)
Why Choose Canned Salmon?
Canned salmon is a powerhouse of nutrition, offering essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins D and B12. Additionally, canned salmon is:
-Convenient and Shelf-Stable: It requires no refrigeration until opened, making it an easy pantry staple.
– Cost-Effective: Compared to fresh salmon, canned varieties are budget-friendly.
– Versatile: It can be used in a variety of recipes.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Clean salmon to remove the skin and vertabrae and any bones.
Step 2
To make the white sauce: Heat 1 1/2 cups of milk in a medium saucepan on the stovetop until soft boil. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour slowly and stir until boils and thickens stirring constantly.
Step 3
Add salmon to the white sauce and heat until warmed through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Could add butter, parmesan cheese or herbs as well per taste.
Step 4
Add salmon and white sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Add food thickener, such as Simply Thick or Thick-It, as needed to achieve pureed diet consistency thickness to pass the spoon tilt test (salmon will fall off spoon when tilted to hold its form on the plate but not too thick so it is sticking to the spoon).