Microwave Beef, Chicken, and Fish

Microwave Beef, Chicken, and Fish

15min
1 servings
Easy

Quick and practical recipes for preparing fish, chicken, and beef using only the microwave, with tips on timing and doneness.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Para o Peixe
  • Fish
  • Orange
Tempero Base
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Para o Peixe (Alternativa)
  • Lemon opcional
  • Onion opcional
Para o Frango
  • Chicken
  • Paprika opcional
  • Annatto powder (Colorau) opcional
Para a Carne
  • Top Sirloin Steak (thicker cut)

Instructions

1
montar

Prepare the fish by lining a dish with orange slices, creating a protective base.

Dica: You can substitute the orange with lemon or onion. Avoid Key lime (green lime), as it can make the fish bitter.

2
temperar

Place the fish over the bed of oranges, season with salt and pepper, and cover with another layer of orange slices.

3
cozinhar

Microwave the fish for 2 and a half minutes on high power.

2min 30s
4
temperar

Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and optionally add paprika or annatto powder for color, since the microwave won't brown it by default.

Dica: Use the maximum power setting on the microwave.

5
cozinhar

Microwave the chicken for 3 minutes on high power.

3min
6
temperar

Season the top sirloin steak with salt and pepper.

Dica: The meat will have a paler appearance because there is no Maillard reaction in the microwave without a grill function.

7
cozinhar

Cook the steak for 4 minutes on high power for rare doneness (approximately 57ºC).

4min
57°C

Dica: For medium, add 1 minute; for well-done, add 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    28 kcal1%
  • Carbohydrates
    2 g1%
  • Protein
    3 g4%
  • Total Fat
    1 g1%
  • Dietary Fiber
    0 g1%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

microondas

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