Cooklng Guide
Contlnued
Fish& shellfish
Fish and shelffish cook well in the microwave. just a few minutes, your seafood will be tender
Their naturally high moisture content means fast cooking. In and moist, keeping its true flavor and mild taste.
Cooklng flsh & shellfish: tlps & techniques
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Completely defrost fish and shellfish before cooking.
Anange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange sheltfish in a single layer for even cooking.
Always use the shortest cooking time. Fish is done the moment it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.
The type of cover used will determine whether fish is baked or poached. For poached fish cover with microwavable lii or plastic wrap, vented; for baked fish place wax paper over container.
Cook fish that is coated or prepared with sauce uncovered or lightly covered with wax paper. This keeps the coatings from becoming soggy and the sauce from getting watery.
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Flsh | fillets | I | HfGH | I | 4 to 5 minutes | |
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Flsh | steaks | I | HIGH | I | 4 to 5 minutes | |
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Whole | flsh | I | 7 | I | 5lh to 6% minutes | |
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Scallops | I | HIGH | I | 4 to 5 minutes | ||
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Shrimp, | shelled | 1 | HIGH | I | 4 to 5 minutes | |
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Lobster | tall |
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SPEClAL INSlRUCllONS
Arrange fish in single layer with
thickest portion toward outside edge of 1H to 2quart microwavable baking dish. Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook covered with plastic wrap; vented. Let stand
covered 2 minutes.
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Cut hard shell down middle with knife. |
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Grasp tail with both hands and open |
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square glass baking dish. Cook |
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covered with wax paper. Let stand |
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covered | 2 minutes. |
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