Cod Fish Fillet Vegetable Salad [microwave]
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Microwave oven: 700 watts
Waiting time: none
Servings: 4
  • 12 ounces [340 g] cod fish fillets, skinned
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] dry white wine
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] crushed fennel seeds
  • Generous pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces [227 g] frozen mixed vegetables
  • 8 ounces [227 g] cleaned spinach leaves
    or
    1 large Romaine lettuce head
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] white wine vinegar
  • Cut cod fish fillets lengthwise, into 1-inch [2.5-cm] long strips.
  • Arrange strips side-by-side into a large, rectangular microwave-safe dish.
  • Lightly season with salt and pepper and pour in dry white wine.
  • Cover dish and microwave for 3 1/2 to 4 minuntes on 'MAXIMUM', turning fish strips at half-time.
  • Set aside.
  • Into an 8-cup [2-L] microwave-safe casserole, mix together minced onion, crushed garlic, vegetable oil, crushed fennel seeds and Cayenne pepper.
  • Cover and microwave mixture for 2 to 3 minutes on 'MAXIMUM", stirring once or twice.
  • Mix in frozen mixed vegetables; cover and microwave mixture for 4 to 5 minutes on 'MAXIMUM', stirring at half-time.
  • Leave to cool.
  • Drain and crumble reserved microwaved cod fillets.
  • Transfer spinach or lettuce leaves into a large glass salad bowl; delicately mix in vegetables and fish strips.
  • Sprinkle all over with white wine vinegar; toss.
  • Refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour, before serving.