Emerson MW8997B, MW8997W owner manual Guide for Cooking Poultry, Guide for Cooking Seafood

COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

POULTRY

Guide for Cooking Poultry

Chicken is one of the most popular foods and microwaving chicken is one of the best uses of your microwave oven. Chicken stays juicy and tender in the microwave oven. However, juiciness prevents browning because chicken crisps and browns only when the skin dries out enough to change color. Standing time is important, because it allows the interior to finish cooking without toughening the delicate breast meat.

Food	Power	Cooking Time		Standing		Special Notes
	Level	(per lb)		Time
Roast
Chicken whole	100	6	- 8 min.	10 - 15 min.		Place breast side up on
Chicken cut up	100	6	- 7 min.	7	- 10 min.	roasting rack. Let stand,
Turkey	80	6	1/2 - 8 min.	10 -15 min.		covered, before serving.
Cornish Hens	100	7	- 8 min.	7	- 10 min.
Turkey Breast	50	10 - 11 min.		5	- 7 min.	Rearrange once during
						cooking. Cover with wax paper.

SEAFOOD

Guide for Cooking Seafood

Microwaving is one of the easiest and most efficient ways of preparing fish and seafood, which stay delicate and tender with quick, moist cooking. Overcooking dries out and toughens seafood, so you should check it after the minimum time. If thick pieces like fish steaks or lobster tails are done on the outside, but still slightly translucent in the middle, let them stand for a few minutes; internal heat will complete the cooking.

Food	Power	Cooking Time	Standing	Special Notes
	Level		Time
Whole Fish	100	6 - 7 min.	5 min.	Turn over after half the time.
(1 lb to 1 1/2 lbs)
Fish Fillet	100	5 - 6 min.	4 - 5 min.	Turn over after half the time.
(1 lb)
Fish Steak	100	4 - 5 min.	5 - 6 min.	Turn over after half the time.
1 inch thick				Cover with wax paper.
(1 lb)
Shrimp	100	3 - 4 min.	5 min.	Rearrange once during cooking.
(1 lb)				Cover with plastic wrap.
Sea Scallops	80	6 - 7 min.	5 min.	Rearrange once during cooking.
(1 lb)				Cover with plastic wrap.

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