Yes, and by a long shot. Most fish fillets are done in 3 to 5 minutes total. No preheating, no waiting for oil to shimmer, no cleaning a greasy pan. You can go from fridge to plate in the time it takes to find a good playlist on your phone.
And here’s the best part: you can do this on a Tuesday night when you’re exhausted, wearing sweatpants, and the last thing you want is a messy kitchen. The microwave has your back.
So go ahead—give the microwave some street cred. Next time you buy a lovely fillet of cod or a nice piece of salmon, don’t reach for the skillet first. Pop it in the microwave, keep it covered, check often, and enjoy a beautiful, tender piece of fish that didn’t stress you out. You might even start looking forward to cooking fish this way. Isn’t that worth a try?
