Fish and Shellfish

Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave

Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish in a single layer, do not overlap edges. Prawns and scallops should be placed in a single layer.

To Cook by Time: Cover dish with plastic wrap. Cook on the power level and for the minimum time recommended in the chart below. Halfway through cooking rearrange or stir prawns or scallops.

Directions for Cooking Fish by Auto Menu (Sensor Cook):

Clean and prepare fish. Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. Cover with a lid or plastic film. Select Fish and press Start . There is no need to select power level or time as this is a fully automatic programme. Refer to page 23 and follow directions in recipes.

Fish and Shellfish Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time

Fish or Shellfish

Amount

Power

Approximate Cooking Time

(in minutes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fish Fillets

500 g

MEDIUM

4 to 6

 

 

 

 

Scallops (sea)

500 g

MEDIUM

4 to 6

 

 

 

 

Prawns, medium size

500 g

MEDIUM

3 to 5

(shelled and cleaned)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whole Fish

500 g to 900 g

MEDIUM

6 to 8

(stuffed or unstuffed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salmon Mornay G

Serves: 2

 

Ingredients:

 

40 g

butter

1

 

onion, diced

1/4 cup

flour

1 teaspoon

dried or

1 tablespoon

fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon

pepper

prepared mustard

1/2

cup

milk

1 can (440 g)

salmon

3/4

cup

fresh breadcrumbs

1/3

cup

grated cheese

Method:

Place butter and onion in a 4 cup jug. Cook on HIGH for 1 minute. Add flour and cook on HIGH for 1 minute. Add parsley, pepper, mustard and gradually blend in milk. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. Lightly mix through salmon and liquid into sauce. Pour into a serving dish and top with breadcrumbs and cheese. Place on Low Rack and cook on Grill 1 for 5 to 10 minutes.

Sweet Scallop Stir Fry

Serves: 2 to 4

 

Ingredients:

 

1 tablespoon

oil

1

onion, quartered

1/2 teaspoon

crushed garlic

1/2

large red capsicum, sliced

2

sticks celery, sliced

2 tablespoons

sliced water chestnuts

100 g

snowpeas

1 tablespoon

honey

1 tablespoon

sweet chilli sauce

1 tablespoon

chopped mint

500 g

scallops

Method:

Preheat a browning dish on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. Serve immediately.

Cooking Guide

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Panasonic NN-C2000W manual Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave, Salmon Mornay G, Sweet Scallop Stir Fry

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