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Microwaving salmon
I have a small salmon fillet, not worth putting main oven for it - I think I could microwave it - but not sure for how long and what power - never cooked fish in it before
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Personally I wouldn't bother. Wrap it loosely in tin foil with some salt and pepper. If you've anything that'll go (lemon for example) some of that too. Main oven, 15/20 mins at about 190 and it'll be lovely. Surely you're not having it on its own anyway?
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Fish done in the microwave can be lovely. This is based on my microwave which is only 650 watts. If it's skinless season it and place in a shallow dish with a little water. Cover it and cook on full power for 1 1/2 mins. Let it stand for a minute and if it needs anymore time just give it short blasts till it's done. Try not to overcook it.
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If it is a small piece it would be far easier to poach it than microwave it, I think. Too easy to overdo it in the microwave.
Bit of milk, whatever herbs you like and some onion, it'll be done in a couple of minutes. I've poached many a whole salmon that way, in ten or so minutes, depending on the size of the fish. |
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If it is a small piece it would be far easier to poach it than microwave it, I think. Too easy to overdo it in the microwave.
Bit of milk, whatever herbs you like and some onion, it'll be done in a couple of minutes. I've poached many a whole salmon that way, in ten or so minutes, depending on the size of the fish. |
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I've microwaved a piece of salmon before. Put it on a plate and cover with clingfilm or another plate and give it two minutes, then let it stand and check the middle for doneness.
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Brush with oil, season it and grill 4/5 mins a side.
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I try not to microwave where possible, but my parents swore by microwaving salmon and it was always declicious.
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Fish such as salmon can be put in a microwavable cellophane type bag on a bed of finely sliced vegetables, sealed and microwaved as a main meal in itself.
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My mum always microwaved salmon. She had every Betterware dish known to man, so she could always find a suitable dish to microwave salmon.
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oven baked it in foil, with lemon/lime juice and black pepper - was delicious, cooked 2 fillets, so will have one to make sandwiches tomorrow.
I'm not allowed to sit in my wheelchair at moment, have to stay on bed-rest so OH is doing the all the cooking - my tea tonight was salmon fillet, new potatoes with mint, and peas - I am impressed, it tasted really good
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oven baked it in foil, with lemon/lime juice and black pepper - was delicious, cooked 2 fillets, so will have one to make sandwiches tomorrow.
I'm not allowed to sit in my wheelchair at moment, have to stay on bed-rest so OH is doing the all the cooking - my tea tonight was salmon fillet, new potatoes with mint, and peas - I am impressed, it tasted really good ![]() ![]() I've come to this thread late, but in case of any help, I've often microwaved salmon and I've found that if it's a natural uneven cross section, ie shaped a bit like a hump back bridge rather than the sort of rectangle you often get, the edges go over cooked and 'frizzy' as the middle cooks. For obvious reasons I guess! Poaching, pan frying and oven cooking seem more forgiving of this shape.
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Fish such as salmon can be put in a microwavable cellophane type bag on a bed of finely sliced vegetables, sealed and microwaved as a main meal in itself.
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