Fish and Shellfish

TOMATO BASIL MUSSELS

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

1 kg

fresh mussels

14 cup

water

1 tablespoon

olive oil

1

leek, sliced

1

clove garlic, crushed

440 g

can tomato pieces

1 tablespoon

tomato paste

12 teaspoon

oregano

2 tablespoons

chopped fresh basil

 

freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Place mussels and water into a bowl. Cover and cook on Medium-High for 4 to 6 minutes. Set aside. Place oil, leeks and garlic into a 3-litre dish. Cook on High for 2 minutes. Stir well. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil and pepper. Mix well. Cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes. Add mussels. Cover and cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

SALMON STEAKS WITH LIME BUTTER Å

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

60 g

butter

1

clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon

grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon

grated lime rind

2 tablespoons

lime juice

12 teaspoon

sugar

500 g

salmon, steaks

Method:

Place butter, garlic, ginger, lime rind, juice and sugar in a shallow dish. Cook on Medium-High for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking. Add salmon steaks and coat with sauce. Cover and cook on Medium for 5 to 7 minutes. Stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

To cook by Auto Cook:

Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap. Press Fish, select weight 500 g, then Start.

LEMON PEPPER FISH Å

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

 

350 g

fish fillets

14 cup

lemon juice

1 teaspoon

cracked black pepper

Method:

Place fish, lemon juice and cracked black pepper in a 1-litre casserole dish. Cook on Medium for 4 to 6 minutes. Let stand for 3 minutes before serving.

To cook by Auto Cook:

Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrap. Press Fish then select 370 g weight, then Start.

CREAMY TUNA PENNE Å

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

250 g

penne

5 cups

boiling water

1

medium onion, diced

2 cups

mixed sliced vegetables

240 g

can tuna, reserve liquid

2 tablespoons

Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon

dried thyme

1 tablespoon

lemon juice

12 cup

sour cream

 

cracked black pepper

Method:

Place Penne and water in a large casserole dish. Cook on High for 10 to 14 minutes.

To Cook by Auto Cook:

Prepare as above. Press Pasta to select 250g, then Start.

Stand, covered, for 2 minutes. Drain. Place onion in 4-cup jug. Cook on High for 50 to 60 seconds. Add mixed vegetables. Cook on High for 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in tuna and liquid, add remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Cook on Medium-High for 2 to 3 minutes. Place pasta in a serving bowl and pour over sauce to serve.

SEAFOOD MARINARA

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

 

750 g

marinara mix

2 tablespoons

butter

1

clove garlic, crushed

410 g

tomato puree

1 tablespoon

tomato paste

14 cup

white wine

14 cup

fresh basil leaves, chopped

 

pepper

 

chopped parsley

Method:

Place marinara mix into a 2-litre casserole dish. Set aside. Place butter and garlic in 1-litre casserole dish. Cook on Medium-High for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients (except seafood), to dish and cook on High for 5 minutes. Add seafood. Cook on Medium for 8 to 10 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes. Serve with salad and pasta.

GARLIC PRAWNS

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

 

60 g

butter

2 cloves

garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon

lemon juice

1 tablespoon

chopped parsley

500 g

peeled green prawns

Method:

Place butter and garlic in a 1-litre dish and cook on High for 30 to 50 seconds. Add lemon juice, parsley and prawns. Cook on Medium for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Serve in individual ramekins.

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Panasonic NN-ST557W, NN-ST557M manual Fresh mussels

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