The Great Fish & Shellfish Cookbook

Fish and shellfish enjoy almost universal popularity -- due to their healthy, tasty and versatile qualities. From baking and poaching to broiling and grilling there are many ways to make the most of seafood, and the 200 recipes in this lavishly illustrated book explore many of them. From a sumptuous smoked salmon terrine to a definitive lobster salad, a classic Spanish paella and a flavor-packed fish jambalaya -- there are recipes for every manner of seafood to suit every taste. To demystify choosing, preparing, storing and serving the different types of seafood, expert hints and tips are offered, as are step-by-step photographic sequences showing techniques such as cleaning fish and shucking clams.-- With this book in hand, cooks at every level can prepare superb dishes with confidence and ease-- Shrimp Bisque, Smoked Salmon Pancakes with Pesto and Pine Nuts, and Black Pasta with Squid Sauce are among the hundreds of recipes offered