USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKING TIPS (continued)

Fish

1.Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or casserole.

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

 

 

 

 

 

Whole Trout,

HIGH

51/2

to 9 minutes

–

3 to 4 minutes

Cleaned and Prepared

 

 

 

 

 

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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