Fish with steamed vegetables
Fish with steamed vegetables
One of the easiest recipes that exist to make in the microwave is that of fish with vegetables. You only need a fish fillet (hake, cod, salmon …), vegetables (in this case carrot and zucchini) and a silicone case or a microwave- safe container. To do this, cut the vegetables into julienne strips and cook them inside the case with one or two tablespoons of mineral water for 2 minutes at maximum power. Then, place the washed and seasoned fish fillet on top, and cook for about 3 more minutes at maximum power. And that's it.
- To season it, you can make a vinaigrette with a little oil, soy sauce and sesame seeds or one of our light sauces and vinaigrettes.
French omelettes in casseroles
French omelettes in casseroles
Grease some microwave-safe casseroles with oil. Pour inside each one a beaten egg and something to flavor it, in this case salt, black pepper and washed and chopped parsley . Cover each casserole with kitchen wrap so that they are tightly closed. Put them in the microwave and heat each one for about a minute at maximum power (the time may vary depending on the container you use). Remove, remove the film carefully and serve with a little fresh parsley.
- They are also very tasty by adding other pieces to the egg: tuna, prawns, cooked ham, cheese …
More recipes with egg, here.
Microwave poached egg salad
Microwave poached egg salad
You can also improvise a salad at full speed with baby sprouts, rolled avocado, cooked prawns or prawns and a poached egg in the microwave.
How to microwave egg
If you've ever wondered how to microwave eggs, here is the answer. The technique to make a hard-boiled egg in the microwave consists of taking a small cup of a material that can be put in the microwave, cover the inside with kitchen film, crack an egg inside ensuring that the yolk does not break, make a bundle With the film, close it so that no air remains inside, and cook it for about 45 seconds at medium temperature.
- To get poached, 30 seconds will probably have enough. Take it out and if you see that it is still raw, cook it for 10 more seconds.
Microwave fried egg
Yes, it is also possible to make a microwave fried egg. Grease a large bowl with oil. Crack an egg inside, trying not to break it. Prick the yolk carefully if you want to make sure it doesn't explode during cooking. Add a little salt and oil. Tightly cover the bowl with kitchen wrap and heat in the microwave for 45 seconds at medium temperature.
- If you see that it is raw, reheat it for another 10 seconds.
Microwave Potatoes
Microwave Potatoes
You can also make grilled chicken or fish accompanied by roasted potatoes, which if you make them in the microwave are in a plis plas.
How to microwave potatoes
Wash the potatoes well to be able to cook them with the skin. Prick them with a fork in several places so that they do not burst when heated. Wrap them well in kitchen wrap. Place them in a microwave-safe container uncovered and cook.
- If the potato is medium in size, cook it on full power for two 5-minute batches, allowing a minute to elapse between each other.
- If they are small like these, two batches of 3-4 minutes are usually enough, but it depends on how many potatoes you make at once.
- And if they are large, you can do an additional 3 minute batch.
Finally, you just have to let them warm a little, remove the film and dress them with a little oil and aromatic herbs. And if your microwave has a grill, you can give them a touch for one or two minutes so that they are toasted.
Chicken with roasted vegetables
Chicken with roasted vegetables
In a case or container, peeled and chopped onion and carrot, season them with salt, pepper, aromatic herbs and a thread of oil; and cook for 4 minutes at maximum power. Take them out of the micro, stir them and place the seasoned chicken on top along with orange or lemon juice and a little more oil. Cover well and cook everything together for 4 to 5 minutes at maximum power and let it warm without uncovering.
- If you want a recipe with chicken to be lighter, remove the skin from the chicken after cooking (not before so that it maintains its juices better).
Cream of mushroom soup
Cream of mushroom soup
In a microwave-safe bowl, put a chopped spring onion together with a little oil and cook covered for 3 minutes on maximum power. Then add a tray of washed and chopped mushrooms, salt and pepper, cover again and cook for 2 more minutes. Add one or two glasses of vegetable broth (depending on whether you want the cream more or less thick). Cook 5 more minutes. Blend with the mixer and serve.
- You can serve it in a nice jar like this one and season it with salt, pepper, olive oil, or your favorite herbs and toppings. And if you are not convinced by the mushroom cream, here you have vegetable creams for all tastes.
Monkfish and prawn skewers
Monkfish and prawn skewers
You can also make kabobs in the microwave. Thread on the skewers what you like the most: meat, fish, vegetables … Here we have put some rolled monkfish strips and some peeled prawns. But they are also delicious with diced salmon and aubergine. Once you have them done, put them in the silicone case to steam with a little salt and pepper to taste and cook in the microwave at maximum power for 3-4 minutes.
- We have accompanied them with arugula and orange segments, but they would also be very tasty with a little quinoa, couscous or basmati rice with peas and carrots, for example.
Fish with cauliflower puree
Fish with cauliflower puree
In a silicone case or microwave safe container, place half cauliflower and a medium peeled potato, chopped and washed. Cook them for 5 minutes at maximum power with a little water. Take them out and grind them together with half a glass of hot milk, salt and pepper, and reserve. Meanwhile, put the fish fillets in another case or container and cook for about 3 minutes at maximum power. Take it out and serve it over the cauliflower puree.
- You can add a touch of grill to make it golden brown and accompany it with tender sprouts and sesame sprinkled on top.
Here are recipes with cauliflower that prove that it is delicious.
Steamed broccoli with fish and tomato sauce
Steamed broccoli with fish and tomato sauce
It is one of the easiest and most delicious broccoli recipes. Wash and separate broccoli seedlings. Put them with salt and pepper in a microwave-safe container. Cook them for about 4 minutes at maximum power. Wait for them to warm up a bit and place them in a microwave-safe tray on a bed of homemade fried tomato and next to pieces of fish loin (cod, hake, salmon …). Cook for 2-3 more minutes at maximum power and you are done.
- It is also very tasty on a bed of pisto or sanfaina.
Steamed mussels with minced vegetables
Steamed mussels with minced vegetables
Mussels as well as clams and other mollusks can be cooked in the microwave. Wash red and green peppers, onion and tomato, cut them into very small cubes, and reserve. Clean the mussels well and cook them in a silicone case or microwave-safe container for about 3 minutes at maximum maximum power. Let them cool and reserve.
- Serve them open with the vegetable hash on top and seasoned with a vinaigrette of oil, lemon, pepper and salt. And for a fresher touch, you can add a little chopped fresh coriander.
