Sachiko's Seafood Recipes for Microwave Cooking: Sweet and Sour Cod & Mushrooms

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Sweet and Sour Cod & Mushrooms

Simple, yet perfect results

[4 Servings] Cooking time: 20 minutes

1 pound cod, haddock, or halibut fillets with skin removed, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup frozen, cooked mussels without shells
2 1/2 cups mushrooms, stems removed and cut in half
5 cups crimini mushrooms, stems removed and cut in half

< Thai-style Chili Sauce >
Image of ingredients of Thai-style Chili Sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon La Yu (chili oil)
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1 red-hot chili pepper, sliced

< Garnish >
4 cilantro, cut 1 inch long

Image of coating cod cubes with flour 1. Put the fish in a plastic bag with the flour and shake until it is coated.

2. Combine the <Thai-style Chili Sauce> ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

3. Place the mushrooms, fish, and mussels in a 3-quart microwave casserole. Pour the Chili sauce over the ingredients and cover with a vented microwave lid. Cook on HIGH (1200W) for 14 – 15 minutes or until it comes to a boil and is thoroughly cooked.

4. Garnish with cilantro.

* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.

Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Carbohydrate	Dietary Fiber	Protein
163	2.4g	0.3g	79mg	812mg	10.2g	2.9g	28g

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