Fish - Panasonic Inverter NN-CD757W Cookery Book & Operating Instructions

Fish

Fish cooks very well by MICROWAVE as it stays very moist.
LIQUID- Fresh or frozen fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of lemon juice, white wine or water for even cooking.
Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry.
WHEN IS FISH COOKED?- Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after
cooking by placing 600 ml (1pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl and cook on SIMMER MICROWAVE for 20 mins. Wipe out
oven with a dry cloth.
ARRANGING- If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should be arranged head to tail for even cooking. Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle,
thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid.
NOISE- During cooking, popping sounds may be heard. This is due to moisture trapped between the flesh, particularly with oily fish such as
salmon and mackerel. This can be minimised when cooking if the skin and flesh is pierced several times with a cocktail stick.
Ingredients
1.0 Kg (2lb) mussels
15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
150ml (5fl.oz) dry white wine
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
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ngredients
450g (1lb) white fish
50g (2oz) butter
50g (2oz) flour
450ml ( pt) milk
3/4
300ml ( pt) white wine
1/2
450g (1lb) mixed seafood
6 gherkins, diced
15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley
10ml (2tsp) dill
salt and pepper
Rosti topping:
900g (2 lb) potatoes
15ml (1tbsp) capers
50g (2oz) butter, melted
50g (2oz) cheddar cheese, grated
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Dish: large rectangular dish
1. Scrub mussels and pull off any beards discarding any broken or open shells.
2. Place oil, onion and garlic in a dish. Place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Add wine and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins.
3. Add the mussels and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5-6 mins. Discard any unopened
shells.
4. Add the parsley and stir before serving.
Dish: shallow oval dish, large jug
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal tray
1. Place the white fish with 30ml (2 tbsp) water in a shallow dish. Cover, place on glass
turntable and cook on AUTO FRESH FISH PROGRAM or on HIGH MICROWAVE for 4-5
mins. Drain, skin and remove any bones.
2. Place potatoes in a large shallow dish with 45ml (3tbsps) water and cover. Place on glass
turntable and par-boil on HIGH MICROWAVE for 7 mins. and then allow to cool slightly.
3. Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large jug on HIGH MICROWAVE for 1 min. and
then stir in flour to make a roux. Mix in the milk and wine gradually, stirring continuously until
well combined and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 3 mins. Stir and cook for a further 2
mins. on HIGH MICROWAVE stirring halfway. Mix in the fish, mixed seafood, gherkins and
herbs. Season and pour into the dish.
4. Grate the potatoes and mix in the capers, melted butter and grated cheese. Pile onto fish
sauce without pressing firmly to keep the grated form.
5. Place dish on low rack and cook on CONVECTION 220°C + GRILL 3 + SIMMER
MICROWAVE for 30 mins. or until piping hot and golden.
Serves 2
Oven Accessory: glass turntable
Serves 4