Name: Microwave Fish Almondine With Crispy Almond Topping
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 (6 oz.) portion Pacific halibut or Pacific cod; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (regular or panko); 3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; A few sprigs of parsley, roughly chopped; 4 to 5 basil leaves, roughly chopped (optional); Zest of 1 lemon, fruit cut into wedges and reserved for serving

A Convenient, Comforting Meal

This (partially) microwaveable recipe for fish almondine delivers an easy way to prepare a fancy-ish meal, with the convenience of an everyday household appliance. Using the microwave is a unique way of making this classic dish with unexpectedly delicious results.

For the crunchy, toasty almondine topping, you'll first toast slivered almonds and breadcrumbs in melted butter on the stovetop. This topping is what you'll spoon over a fillet of white fish that's gently steamed in the microwave. Use any white fish you have on hand — Pacific cod or Pacific halibut are both great choices, as well as a delicate variety of white fish like lingcod.

Notes on Steaming Fish in the Microwave:

If you're concerned about leaving a fish scent in the microwave, keep a mug of water with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice in the microwave for the duration of cooking the fish.

Make sure to set your microwave power to level 5, or just half the normal setting the microwave normally is set on. If the power level of your microwave isn’t adjustable, cook each step at shorter increments and check on doneness so you don't overcook the fish.

The WAC recipe team featured Microwave Fish Almondine in a how-to video! Watch the recording of the cooking demo to see how it's made.

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Microwave Fish Almondine With Crispy Almond Topping

By Wild Alaskan Company

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total time

20 minutes

Yield

1 serving

Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) portion Pacific halibut or Pacific cod
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
A few sprigs of parsley, roughly chopped
4 to 5 basil leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
Zest of 1 lemon, fruit cut into wedges and reserved for serving

Instructions

1. Gently pat dry fish dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle on a pinch of lemon zest. Place the fish on top of a sheet of parchment paper that’s large enough to fold into a packet. Set aside on a microwaveable plate or dish.

2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat on your stovetop. Add sliced almonds and breadcrumbs, stirring to combine. Toast for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally for even browning. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then sprinkle in remaining lemon zest and ½ of the herbs, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and set aside, allowing to cool.

3. Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter over the fish so that it's thoroughly coated. Sprinkle remaining herbs onto fish. Close up the parchment paper, crimping around the edges to form a packet.

4. Microwave fish for 1 minute at half power (50%), then open up the packet. Spoon half of the almondine breadcrumbs over the fish and lightly press down to adhere. Loosely close up the packet and cook for 1 more minute at half power.

5. When microwave cycle has finished, remove the plate from the microwave and let fish rest inside the parchment, unopened, for 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Transfer fish to a serving plate and spoon remaining almondine breadcrumbs over top, garnishing with fresh herbs and a lemon wedge.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.

Microwave Fish Almondine With Crispy Almond Topping

A Convenient, Comforting Meal

Notes on Steaming Fish in the Microwave:

Microwave Fish Almondine With Crispy Almond Topping

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