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 | |
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Fish Fillets | 500 g | MEDIUM | 4 to 6 | |
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Scallops (sea) | 500 g | MEDIUM | 4 to 6 | |
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Prawns, medium size | 500 g | MEDIUM | 3 to 5 | |
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Whole Fish | 500 g to 900 g | MEDIUM | 6 to 8 | |
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Salmon Mornay G
Serves: 2 |
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Ingredients: |
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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 |
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Ingredients: |
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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
45
