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Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering
fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided.
WHEN IS FISH COOKED?
Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque.
Fish
ARRANGING
Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice,
should be rolled up prior to
cooking to avoid overcooking on
the thinner outside edge and tail.
COVERING
Always cover fish with either
microwave cling film or use a
dish with a self-fitting lid.
LIQUID
Fresh fish should always be
sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of
lemon juice or white wine. When
cooking Frozen fish, add liquid
as above for even cooking.
FISH STEAKS
Fish steaks should be arranged
in a circle - thicker part to the
outside - to avoid overcooking
and disintegration of the tail
ends.
WHOLE FISH
If cooking 2 whole fish together,
they should be arranged head to
tail for even cooking.
Large whole fish must have the
tail and head shielded halfway
through cooking with smooth
pieces of tin foil secured with
toothpicks.
SALT
DO NOT sprinkle salt onto fish
before cooking as this may make
the fish dry.
COOKING FISH BY GRILL
OR COMBINATION
Brush fish with melted butter or
oil to keep fish moist. Place on
wire rack. DO NOT add salt,
however sprinkle with pepper
or herbs if required.
Big fish (more than 400 g)
You are recommended to turn
them over halfway through
cooking time and to protect the
head and tail with a small piece
of aluminium foil to avoid
overcooking. (Attention: the
aluminium must not touch
the walls of the oven).
Stand time
Fish should STAND after
cooking for 2-3 mins. This can
be outside the oven to enable
the oven to be used for futher
cooking.
Fish en papillote
You can make papillotes of fish
by replacing the aluminium foil
by microwaveable greaseproof
paper (or parchment paper).
Food FRESH FROZEN
Power Time Power Time
Fish in thin fillets 600 W 4 - 5 MAX 10
Fish in thick fillets 600 W 5 - 6 MAX 11 - 12
Fish steaks 600 W 5 - 7 MAX 11 - 13
Whole fish 600 W 5 MAX 12
Shrimp* 600 W 4 - 5
Mussels* 600 W 5 - 6
Scallops* 600 W 6 - 7
Squid* 600 W 5 - 6 MAX 11
Crab* 600 W 5 - 6
Fish croquettes (1 piece=50 g)* MAX 3 min 30
(2 pieces)
or 5 min
(4 pieces)
*We do not recommend cooking with the Auto menu for these fish.
Cooking Time for 500g in minutes
