Easy Fish Recipes - Cooking Fish in the Microwave

Prior to beginning our discussion, it should be noted that microwaves come in many separate power ranges. It is difficult to cover them all. We will try to furnish a variety of cooking times for separate power levels, but at the least will identify the power level used. You may need to adjust per the power setting on your microwave.

Defrosting Fish in the Microwave

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For most microwaves, the defrost setting is fairly consistent. Therefore the times listed here will be close for whatever microwave you have. Place the fish in a microwave safe container. In general, fish need 4-6 minutes per pound on the defrost cycle to get thawed. Half way straight through the defrost cycle, turn over and rearrange fish. Fish should be cold, possibly even a bit icy at the end. If necessary, allow the fish to thaw for up to 20 minutes at room temperature. Do not leave at room climatic characteristic longer.

Cooking Fish in a Microwave

Just like when you cook fish in hot oil, in an oven, or on the grill, fish should be cooked at a high climatic characteristic for a relatively short period. The fish will continue to cook internally for some length of time after the microwave is finished. The cooking times listed are for a 700 watt microwave. It is assumed the fish has been previously thawed.

Whole Fish = 6-8 minutes per pound private Fillets = 4-5 minutes per pound Steaks = 4-5 minutes per pound The fish will be done when the meat is flaky. You can cook the fish longer if necessary, but do not overcook.

Salmon Steak Recipe

Four 1.5 lbs salmon steaks cut approximately 1.5 inches thick Butter (1/3 to 1/4 cup)...No Fat Substitute Works Chopped Parsley Chopped Onion Diced Mushrooms Lemon Juice (2 Tablespoons) Salt and Pepper In a saucepan melt butter and add parsley, onions, lemon juice, and mushrooms. Put half in the lowest of a bake dish. Lay in the salmon steaks. Season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining mixture. Cover the salmon steaks and place in the microwave. Cook for between 6 and 10 minutes. Let stand for 3-5 minutes covered. Check to see if the fish is flaky after it has stood for 5 minutes. If not, add time in one wee increments on the microwave.

This formula can be used with trout fillets, halibut, and many other fish. Do not be afraid to experiment.

Easy Fish Recipes - Cooking Fish in the Microwave

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