Microwaved Maomao

Name: Microwaved Maomao
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 500 grams maomao fillets, skinned and boned.; 1¼ tablespoon butter.; 1 teaspoon garlic salt.; ¼ teaspoon paprika.; 2 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped.

SpotX Wild Foods Recipe from Millie Jackson
Prep:5 minutes Cook:10 minutes Difficulty:1

Ingrediants:

500 grams maomao fillets, skinned and boned.
1¼ tablespoon butter.
1 teaspoon garlic salt.
¼ teaspoon paprika.
2 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped.

Directions:

Melt butter in a microwave dish large enough to hold fillets in one layer.
Dry the fillets on a paper towel and add to the butter.
Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and paprika.
Add up to the two teaspoons of parsley or coriander leaves, to taste.
Cover tightly with cling-film.
Microwave for 4-5 minutes on high.
When cooked, fillet is opaque in its thickest part.
Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before uncovering.

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