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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)