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FISH AND SEAFOOD
DIRECTIONS FOR COOKING FISH AND SEAFOOD BY MICROWAVE
Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish in
a single layer; do not overlap edges. Place thicker
pieces toward outside edge of dish. Shrimp and
scallops should be placed in a single layer.
To Microwave:
Cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Cook on the power level and for the minimum time
recommended in the chart. Halfway through cooking,
rearrange, stir shrimp or scallops and turn fish
steaks over. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Test for doneness before adding extra cooking time.
Fish and seafood should be opaque in colour and
fish should flake when tested with a fork.
If undercooked, return to the oven and continue to
cook for 30 - 60 seconds.
Arrange fish in a single layer.
Cover dish with plastic wrap.
Test for doneness before adding
extra cooking time.
Microwave Cooking Chart for Fish and Seafood
Fish or Seafood
Amount
Power
Approximate
Cooking Time
(in minutes)
Fish fillets
1 lb (500 g)
P7
5 - 7
Fish Steaks
4 [8 oz (240 g) ea.]
P4
6 - 8
Scallops
(sea)
1 lb (500 g)
P6
6 - 8
Shrimp
, medium size
(shelled and cleaned)
1 lb (500 g)
P6
4 - 5
1
⁄
2
Whole fish
,
(stuffed or unstuffed)
1
1
⁄
2
- 1
3
⁄
4
lb
(750 - 875 g)
P7
6 - 8