USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING TIPS (continued)
Fish
1.Arrange fish in a large shallow
2.Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.
3.Place the dish on the turntable.
4.Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired.
5.Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before serving.
6.After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.
Fresh Fish Cooking Table
| Microwave | Cooking Time |
| Standing | |
Fish | Power | Per Pound | Butter | Time | |
Fish Fillets | HIGH | 41/2 | to 8 minutes | Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) | 2 to 3 minutes |
Whole Mackerel, | HIGH | 41/2 | to 8 minutes | – | 3 to 4 minutes |
Cleaned and Prepared |
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Whole Trout, | HIGH | 51/2 | to 9 minutes | – | 3 to 4 minutes |
Cleaned and Prepared |
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Salmon Steaks | HIGH | 51/2 | to 8 minutes | Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice) | 3 to 4 minutes |
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