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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.
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 30 and follow directions in recipes.
Fish and Shellfish Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time
Salmon Mornay
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
40 g
butter
1
onion, diced
1/
4
cup
flour
1 tablespoon
fresh parsley
pepper
1/
2
teaspoon
prepared mustard
1 cup
milk
1 can (440 g)
pink 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
Combination: Convec. 230°C + Grill 3 + Low Micro power for
10 to 12 minutes.
Sweet Scallop Stir Fry
Serves: 2 to 4
Ingredients:
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:
Place onions and garlic in a 3 litre dish and cook on HIGH for 1
to 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook on HIGH for 6
to 8 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. Serve immediately.
MC
Fish or Shellfish
Amount
Power
Approximate Cooking Time
(in minutes)
Fish Fillets
500 g
MEDIUM
6 to 8
Scallops (sea)
500 g
MEDIUM
5 to 7
Prawns, medium size (shelled and cleaned)
500 g
MEDIUM
4 to 6
Whole Fish (stuffed or unstuffed)
500 g to 900 g
MEDIUM
7 to 9