Salmon & Sweet Potato Feast
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless salmon fillet
- 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sardines (canned in water, drained)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon hempseed oil
- 1/2 cup water or low-sodium fish stock
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place salmon fillet on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Allow to cool, then flake into bite-sized pieces.
- While salmon bakes, steam sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Steam green beans and carrots separately for 8-10 minutes until soft but not mushy.
- In a large bowl, combine flaked salmon, steamed vegetables, chopped spinach, and drained sardines.
- Add ground flaxseed and hempseed oil to the mixture and toss gently to distribute evenly.
- Add water or fish stock to achieve desired consistency and mix thoroughly.
- Allow to cool completely to room temperature before serving. Portion into daily servings and refrigerate or freeze as needed.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 5 lbs of total food: 500mg calcium carbonate (or 1 tsp ground eggshell), 100 IU vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols), 50mg zinc picolinate, 1 tsp iodized salt (if using unsalted stock). For whole batch (~5 lbs): 5g calcium carbonate, 1000 IU vitamin E, 500mg zinc picolinate, 1 tbsp iodized salt. Mix supplements into food immediately before serving.
Nutritional Analysis
1.25 cups (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 18g (22% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 42g (35% DM) |
| Fiber | 6g (5% DM) |
| Moisture | 72% |
| Calcium | 1.3% DM |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store in airtight containers in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in refrigerator. Always serve at room temperature—never microwave. Discard any uneaten food after 2 hours at room temperature. Wash hands and all surfaces thoroughly after handling raw salmon. Ensure salmon is fully cooked to 145°F to eliminate parasites.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute salmon with raw or smoked salmon due to parasite and sodium risks. Avoid replacing sweet potato with white potato (solanine toxicity) or pumpkin (altered calcium-phosphorus balance). Do not omit or reduce calcium supplementation—meat-based diets are severely calcium-deficient and will cause bone disease. Do not add onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, or xylitol-containing ingredients as these are toxic to dogs.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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