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Cooking Guide
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.
Direction for Cooking Fish by Auto Sensor:
Prepare fish as at left. Place on a single layer in a
shallow dish. Cover with a lid or plastic film. Press
the pad the . There is no need to select
power level or time as this is a fully automatic
programme. Refer to page 21 and follow directions
in recipes.
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Fish and Shellfish Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time
Fish or Shellfish
Fish Fillets
Scallops (sea)
Prawns, medium size
(shelled and cleaned)
Whole Fish
(stuffed or unstuffed)
Amount
500 g
500 g
500 g
500 g to 900 g
Approximate Cooking Time
(in minutes)
4 to 6
4 to 6
3 to 5
6 to 8
Power
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Salmon Mornay
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
40 g butter 40 g
1 onion, diced 1
1
/
4
cup flour 60 ml
1 teaspoon dried or 5 ml
1 tablespoon fresh parsley 15 ml
pepper
1
/
2
teaspoon prepared mustard 2 ml
1
/
2
cup milk 125 ml
1 can (440 g) salmon 1 can (440 g)
3
/
4
cups fresh breadcrumbs 190 ml
1
/
3
cup grated cheese 85 ml
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.
Cook on Grill 1 for 5 to 10 minutes.
Sweet Scallop Stir Fry
Serves: 2 to 4
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon oil 15 ml
1 onion, quartered 1
1
/
2
teaspoon crushed garlic 2 ml
1
/
2
large red
1
/
2
capsicum, sliced
2 sticks celery, sliced 2
2 tablespoons sliced water chestnuts 30 ml
100 g snowpeas 100 g
1 tablespoon honey 15 ml
1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce 15 ml
1 tablespoon chopped mint 15 ml
500 g scallops 500 g
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.
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