Microwave Salmon
The choice of seasonings determines the taste of your fish and precise cooking time will give you the softness you desire. Pair this with salad, mashed potatoes, and a chunk of bread, and you are set for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Ingredients
- 6 ounces salmon steak or filet, bones removed you can also use any white fish you like
- Kosher salt to taste
- black peper to taste
- dried parsley flakes to taste, or other herb
- lemon juice to sprinkle
- oil to smear on the fish
- water or white wine to add to the bottom of the dish
Instructions
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Pat the fish dry. If using a flat white fish, tuck the thin ends under the fish. This is done so the thickness of the fish is all the same. Whatever fish you are using place in a microwavable dish,
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Drizzle some oil on the fish. Season with salt, pepper, parsley, and sprinkle some lemon juice on the fish. Add a little water or wine around the fish. Cover with plastic wrap.
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Place in microwave and set timer for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Remove and be careful lifting the wrap as steam will escape. Test fish to see that is done to your liking. If not put it back for only a few seconds as this method of cooking is very fast.