Fish - Panasonic NNF653 Cookery Book

Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering
fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided.
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.
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.
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COVERING
Always cover fish with either
microwave cling film or use a
dish with a self-fitting lid.
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.

Fish

WHEN IS FISH COOKED?
Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque.
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.
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).
Cooking Time for 500g in minutes
Food
Fish in thin fillets
Fish in thick fillets
Fish steaks
Whole fish
Shrimp*
Mussels*
Scallops*
Squid*
Crab*
Fish croquettes (1 piece=50 g)*
*We do not recommend cooking with the Auto menu for these fish.
FISH STEAKS
Fish steaks should be arranged
in a circle - thicker part to the
outside - to avoid overcooking
and disintegration of the tail
ends.
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).
FRESH FROZEN
Power Time Power
600 W 4 - 5 MAX
600 W 5 - 6 MAX
600 W 5 - 7 MAX
600 W 5 MAX
600 W 4 - 5
600 W 5 - 6
600 W 6 - 7
600 W 5 - 6 MAX
600 W 5 - 6
MAX
Time
10
11 - 12
11 - 13
12
11
3 min 30
(2 pieces)
or 5 min
(4 pieces)