Sharp R-890N Seafood, Marinated Baby Octopus, Cheesy Salmon Cannelloni, Garlic Prawns, Rolls

SEAFOOD

MARINATED BABY OCTOPUS Serves 2

400 g baby octopus

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

1 fresh chilli seeded and chopped extra coriander, to garnish

lime wedges, to serve

1.Rinse the octopus thoroughly, making sure the heads are clean. Large pieces of octopus should be cut into smaller pieces to ensure even cooking.

2.In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, coriander and chilli.

3.Transfer the rinsed octopus to the bowl containing the sauces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

4.Arrange the marinated octopus in a shallow microwave safe glass dish. Place on the high rack. Cook for 6-8 minutes on TOP and BOTTOM GRILL, turning half way through; a shorter or longer cooking time may be necessary depending on your preference of texture.

5.Garnish with the coriander leaves and serve with the lime wedges or salad greens.

CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI		Serves 4-6
ROLLS	SAUCE
120 g cannelloni	1 tablespoon cornflour
250 g ricotta cheese	410 g can tomato purée
90 g cheddar cheese, grated	2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
210 g can red salmon, drained

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, extra

1.Combine ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, eggs, salmon and lemon juice; mix well.

2.Place a spoonful of salmon mixture into each cannelloni. Place in a single layer in a shallow heat-proof dish.

SAUCE

1.Combine cornflour with 2 tablespoons of tomato purée to form a smooth paste. Stir in remaining purée and parsley.

2.Pour tomato purée over salmon rolls and cook covered for 16-18 minutes on 70% or until cannelloni is tender.

3.Sprinkle the extra cheese over the pasta. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes on 70%.

GARLIC PRAWNS	Serves 4
24 green king prawns	1/3 cup olive oil
40 g butter	1 tablespoon chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed	parsley

1.Peel and devein prawns, leaving tails intact.

2.Combine butter and garlic in a large microwave safe bowl. Cook for 11/2-2 minutes on 100%.

3.Stir in oil and prawns.

4.Cook for 4-6 minutes on 50%, tossing every 2 minutes. Spinkle with parsley.

5.Serve in individual dishes with garlic bread.

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