Fish And Seafood - Oster 5712 User Manual

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Fish and Seafood

1. The steaming times listed in the chart are for fresh, frozen or fully
thawed seafood and fish. Before steaming, clean and prepare fresh
seafood and fish.
2. Most fish and seafood cook very quickly. Steam in small portions
or in amounts as specified.
3. Clams, oysters and mussels may open at different times.
Check the shells to avoid overcooking.
4. You may steam fish fillets in the RICE BOWL. Serve steamed seafood and
fish plain or use seasoned butter or margarine, lemon or favorite sauces.
5. Adjust steaming times accordingly.
Variety
Clams in Shell
Littlenecks/Cherrystones 1 pound
Crab
King Crab, legs/claws 1/2 pound
Soft Shell 8 – 12 pieces
Lobster
Tails 2 – 4
Split 1 to 1-1/4 pounds
Whole, Live 1 to 1-1/4 pounds
Mussels
(fresh in shell) 1 pound
Oysters
(fresh in shell) 3 pounds
Scallops(fresh)
Bay (shucked) 1 pound
Sea (shucked) 1 pound
Shrimp
Medium in shell 1 pound
Large/Jumbo in shell 1 pound
Fish
Whole 1/2 to 3/4 pound
Dressed 1/2 to 3/4 pound
Fillets 1 pound
Steaks 1 pound, 1-inch thick
Weight or Approx. Time
Number of Pieces (Minutes)
12 – 14
20 – 22
10 – 12
16 – 18
18 – 20
18 – 20
14 – 16
18 – 20
14 – 16
18 – 20
12 – 14
16 – 18
18 – 25
18 – 25
18 – 25
20 – 25
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