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Fish and Seafood Cooking Guidelines
1.
In most cases, fish should be defrosted, before
cooking, unless otherwise stated in recipe.
2.
Cook most fish and seafood, covered, on full
power. The use of coverings decreases
cooking times and helps keep fish moist.
3.
Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork and is
opaque and firm. Always cook fish and
seafood for a minimum amount of time. Allow 5
minutes, covered, standing time to allow for
cooking to be completed.
4.
Always cook fish last when preparing an entire
meal, since it doesn't reheat as well as some
foods and can overcook during reheating.
5.
Shellfish can be cooked in shell.
Item
Total Cooking Time
Cookmatic Power Level
Method
Fish, Fillets
2½ to 5 min./lb.
Full Power (10)
Arrange in a dish on plastic rack. Brush
with melted butter or lemon, if desired.
Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Rearrange and turn over halfway through
cooking time. Fish is done when it turns
opaque in color and flakes near the
center of the fillet. Let stand, covered, 5
minutes before serving.
Fish, Steaks
4 to 7 min./lb.
7
Arrange in dish on plastic rack. Brush
with melted butter or lemon, if desired.
Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Rearrange and turn over halfway through
cooking time. Fish is done when it turns
opaque in color and flakes near the
center of the steak. Let stand, covered, 5
minutes before serving.
Scallops
3 to 6 min./lb.
7
Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir and
rearrange halfway through cooking time.
Scallops are done when they are opaque.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Shrimp
3 to 6 min./lb.
7
Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir and
rearrange halfway through cooking time.
Shrimp are done when they are opaque.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Lobster Tails
(2 - 8 oz. each)
5 to 7 min.
5
Slit or remove the membrane (soft shell)
on the underside of the tail. Arrange in a
baking dish, shell-side down. Brush with
melted butter, if desired. Cover with
plastic wrap. Lobster is done when it is
firm and opaque. Let stand 5 minutes
before serving.
