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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING TIPS
(continued)
Fish
1. Arrange fish in a large shallow non-metallic dish or
casserole.
2. Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or
casserole lid.
3. Place the dish on the turntable.
4. Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish
Cooking Table below. Flakes of butter can be added
to the fish if desired.
5. Let stand as directed in the Cooking Table before
serving.
6. After standing time, check to see that the fish is
thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and
flake easily.
Fresh Fish Cooking Table
Fish
Fish Fillets
Whole Mackerel,
Cleaned and Prepared
Whole Trout,
Cleaned and Prepared
Salmon Steaks
Microwave
Power
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
Cooking Time
Per Pound
4
1
/
2
to 8 minutes
4
1
/
2
to 8 minutes
5
1
/
2
to 9 minutes
5
1
/
2
to 8 minutes
Standing
Time
2 to 3 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
Butter
Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)
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Add 15 to 30 ml (1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice)