Simple Microwave Salmon

Name: Simple Microwave Salmon
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons honey

By Regan Jones, RDN, ACSM-CPT

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Can you cook fish in the microwave? As hard as it is to believe, the answer is Yes! This easy recipe for Simple Microwave Salmon shows you how.

There’s a neglected appliance hanging out in your kitchen that you’ll want to dust off for this recipe. I’ve opted to do the unheard of — I’m using the microwave for more than just popcorn and reheating leftovers.

(On a related note, please don’t reheat your leftovers or take-out in plastic. Listen to The Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Episode to understand why.)

I discovered this truly amazing quick-and-easy way to cook microwave salmon via the seafood department at my local Publix. It was detailed on their on-package instructions with some fresh salmon I bought there a few years ago. I was so skeptical the first time I tried it. But friends… I promise — microwave salmon is a game-changer. You’ll be amazed the first time you try it.

It turns out moist, not-overcooked, and just the right amount of flakiness… and in just 3 minutes!! Seriously… I may never cook fish in the oven again. Microwave salmon is just too easy not to love. (And if you don’t believe I’m legit, check out this recipe for fish in the microwave by the folks over at CookingLight.)

So please consider giving your microwave a chance. This could be dinner on your table tonight.