Panasonic NN-CF768M, NN-CF778S operating instructions Fish, Mixed Seafood Gratin, Ingredients

Fish

Fish cooks very well by MICROWAVE as it stays very moist.

LIQUID- Fresh or frozen fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water for even cooking.

Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry.

WHEN IS FISH COOKED?- Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins. Wipe out oven with a dry cloth.

ARRANGING- If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should be arranged head to tail for even cooking. Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle, thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid.

NOISE- During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh, particularly with oily fish such as salmon and mackerel. This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick.

Mixed Seafood Gratin

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Ingredients

50g (2oz) onion

2 garlic cloves

50g (2oz) butter

25g (1oz) plain flour

100 ml (4fl.oz) white wine

100 ml (4fl.oz) milk

150 ml (¼ pt) single cream

100g (4oz) Emmental cheese

450g (1lb) mixed cooked seafood salt & pepper to season

100g (4oz) Tortilla chips

100g (4oz) breadcrumbs

Serves 4

Dish: 24 cm (9") round gratin dish

Oven Accessory: no accessory then wire shelf in lower position

Chop the onion and garlic and put in dish with butter. Place on base of oven and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Add the flour and pour in the wine and milk gradually. Stir well. Cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins, stirring halfway. Add the cream and cheese and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Add the seafood to the sauce and mix well. Season to taste. Top with the crushed tortilla chips and breadcrumbs. Place on wire shelf and cook on

CONVECTION 230°C + GRILL 3 + LOW MICROWAVE

for 15 mins or until crisp and piping hot.

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