Ready for a fiesta feast? This mini fish taco cat treat recipe, featuring yummy grilled salmon, will get your feline’s mouth watering.
Fresh salmon is available anytime of the year and in addition to being so good for you, it’s also a scrumptious and healthy treat for your cat. We love carving off a piece of the salmon we’re having for dinner and transforming it into the ultimate kitty fiesta treat. Created by recipe developer, cookbook author and food blogger Alison Lewis, these mini fish tacos for cats are simple to make and only require six ingredients.
But this cat treat recipe can be a fiesta all on its own, too! Learn how to whip it up below.
As with any human food, pet parents looking to incorporate new foods in their pet's diet should consult with their veterinarian beforehand.
Mini Fish Tacos Cat Treat Recipe
Yield:
2 mini tacos
Serving size:
1 mini taco
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Ingredients
1 8-inch whole wheat tortilla wrap (Check the ingredients list to ensure that there are no artificial sweeteners, which are toxic to pets)
1 Inaba Churu Tuna with Salmon Puree Cat Treat
2 oz. fresh, wild-caught salmon filet, cubed
1/4 teaspoon catnip
A small amount of extra-virgin olive oil
Supplies
Frying pan
Spatula
Cutting board
Knife
2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter
Measuring spoon
Instructions
1 Take your cubed salmon filet out of the fridge and dry with a paper towel a few minutes before cooking, so it may reach room temperature. Heat a pan over medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit) and add a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil.
2 Place the fish in the pan, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. (It’s cooked through when the fish flakes easily with a fork.)
3 After removing from the pan, allow the salmon to rest for about 3 minutes before chopping into kitty-bite-sized pieces. You’ll need two teaspoons of chopped salmon.
4 Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut two rounds from the tortilla. Toss the scraps.
5 Spread 1/4 to 1/2 half of the Inaba Churu Tuna with Salmon Puree Cat Treat evenly over the two mini tortillas.
6Top each taco with 1 teaspoon chopped, cooked and cooled salmon, and 1/8 teaspoon catnip. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
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To ensure proper food safety, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 1 hour of preparation and consume within 2 days. This recipe was designed for cats and reviewed by a veterinarian. It is intended as a treat or snack. Treats should only constitute a small percentage (10%) of your pet’s daily food. Feeding too many treats can lead to nutrient deficiencies. If your pet has health issues (including food allergies or sensitivities to fats) or if you have any concerns, consult your pet’s veterinarian before offering this food item.
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