Homemade cat food
Salmon & Broccoli Omega Bowl
Gently cooked salmon delivers a big hit of omega-3s for a glossy coat, with a small amount of finely chopped broccoli for antioxidants and fibre. A nourishing occasional meal topper.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 20 min
- Makes
- 3 days
🧺 Ingredients
- 150g cooked salmon (boneless, skinless)
- 30g steamed broccoli florets (finely chopped — a small amount only)
- 30g cooked white rice
- 1 tsp salmon oil
👩🍳 Method
- Poach or steam the salmon until fully cooked, then flake it and check meticulously for bones.
- Steam the broccoli until very soft and chop it finely — use only a small amount.
- Cook the rice until soft, not al dente.
- Combine the flaked salmon, broccoli and rice in a bowl and mix gently.
- Drizzle the salmon oil over the top and stir through.
- Serve at room temperature and refrigerate any leftovers promptly.
Nutrition: Salmon is rich in EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids that support skin, coat and joint health, while a little broccoli adds vitamin C, vitamin K and fibre.
📝 Notes
Broccoli is safe for cats only in small amounts — treat it as a garnish, not a main ingredient, as too much causes gas and stomach upset. Always remove every bone from the salmon. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. This is a topper or occasional meal, not a complete diet.
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⚕️ Before you cook for your cat
- Homemade food must be balanced. Cats need taurine, and deficiency causes heart and eye disease.
- Treat recipes are supplements to a complete diet, not a replacement for it.
- Check any new ingredient against the toxic-foods list, and ask your vet before switching diets.