Fish is one of the best foods you can eat. They contain excellent natural oils that are not only good for the brain but also for the skin. The fatty acids contained in Omega 3 can contribute to the health of the brain and retina. Eating fish twice a week can reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, cholesterol, high blood pressure, and children who eat fish regularly are less likely to become obese.
Here are five quick and easy fish recipes that can be made in minutes in your microwave. Why use your microwave? Because if you get it right it really is the best way to cook fish.
1; Cod with Garlic or Monkfish. time seven minutes
Take an eight-ounce piece of monkfish or cod and place it on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a microwave-safe cover. Cook on full power for about two and a half minutes. Remove the fish from the microwave and allow it to rest for two minutes. Crush a couple of garlic cloves and spread over the fish add a knob of butter and cook on full power for another minute and a half and remove from the microwave. Squeeze some lime juice over the fish and black pepper let sit for another minute. Serve with a rocket salad. Incredibly tasty, quick and easy to prepare, and best of all, extremely healthy.
two; tuna with chili and lime;
Take an eight-ounce chunk of tuna and place it on a microwaveable plate and cover with a microwave-safe lid. Cook for two minutes and remove from the microwave. Let sit for a couple of minutes and drizzle with a little chili oil. Cook for another minute and let sit for a couple more minutes.
Check the fish to make sure it is cooked. However, it is important not to overcook the tuna as it will be very dry and taste horrible. Squeeze some lime over the tuna and serve.
3; red snapper.
Take a red snapper fillet and put it in your microwave dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle on a little Cajun seasoning. Cook for four minutes on full power. Season with salt and pepper and let rest for a couple of minutes. This is then ready to be served. One of the fastest and easiest ways to serve this delicious fish.
4; Shrimp.
Remove the heads of some shrimp and place them in your microwave dish. Do not peel the shrimp. Cover and cook for two minutes. Let sit for a couple of minutes and serve with some lemon butter and ground black pepper. It works best with larger shrimp, but whichever one I use, the flavors are always amazing.
5; Italian cod;
Chop some tomatoes and basil in a bowl, add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, and mix the ingredients together. Take an eight ounce cod fillet and place it in a microwaveable dish. Pour the tomato-basil mixture over the fish. Cook on full power for four to five minutes. Remove the dish from the microwave and allow it to sit for a couple of minutes. The fish will be infused with the basil and blends beautifully with the tomato. Just serve with rice or pasta and enjoy another beautiful fish dish.