Sanyo EM-S5002W Instructions and Recipes - Page 43

Your oven may have an automatic program for cooking baked fish, if so please refer to the instruction manual for details. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR COOKING FISH: Preparation Remove from packaging. Remove entrails and head from whole fish. Wash very well and dry with kitchen paper. Cooking Fish by Microwave • Fish which would usually be poached, baked or steamed is particularly good when cooked by microwave. The full flavour is retained and cooking smells are reduced. • All types of fresh fish (except battered or breadcrumbed fish) can be microwaved whether whole, fillets or steaks. When cooking by microwave, always cover fish to retain moisture. • Fish cooks quickly by microwave, so take care not to overcook. • Add a little lemon juice, white wine or butter to fish to enhance flavour. • Fish may be poached in wine, stock or milk which can then be used to make a sauce. • Fish should stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking. Fish is cooked when it becomes opaque and flakes easily. Fresh Fish Fillets Steaks Whole FishMicrowave Quantity 450g/11b 450g/11b 450g/I lb Microwave Power Level/ Cooking Time 900W/3-5 mins 900W/4-5 mins 900W/4-5 mins Comments Overlap thin ends or roll fish up to avoid overcooking. Brush skin with melted butter. Shield delicate head and tail areas with foil. 42