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Fish & Shellfish

By Rick Stein
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Fish & Shellfish by Rick Stein is a culinary journey through the world of seafood. The book offers an extensive collection of recipes and expert guidance on selecting, preparing, and cooking a variety of fish and shellfish. It combines the author's passion for seafood with practical advice, making it an essential resource for both amateur cooks and seasoned chefs looking to master seafood dishes.
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring diverse seafood recipes and learning from a renowned chef's expertise. This culinary collection may appeal to seafood enthusiasts seeking inspiration and guidance to create delicious fish and shellfish dishes at home.

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Offers comprehensive and inspirational how-to's for choosing, cooking and enjoying fish, shellfish and more. This book includes a step-by-step guide to over 60 essential techniques to prepare all types of seafood: from poaching and salting fish to cleaning mussels and cooking lobster.

The definitive guide to preparing fish and shellfish, from the nation's greatest seafood chef.

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The definitive guide to preparing fish and shellfish, from the nation's greatest seafood chef.

Rick Stein's lifelong passion for cooking fish and shellfish has formed the foundation of his award-winning restaurants and taken him around the world, discovering innovative new recipes, exciting ingredients, and the best preparation techniques.

In this completely revised, updated, and re-designed edition — including brand new recipes — of his classic Seafood, Rick offers comprehensive and inspirational how-to's for choosing, cooking, and enjoying fish, shellfish, and more.

It includes a step-by-step guide to over 60 essential techniques to prepare all types of seafood—from poaching and salting fish to cleaning mussels and cooking lobster. Based on the methods taught at his Padstow seafood school, every step of Rick's advice is illustrated with full-colour photographs for perfect results.

Over 120 recipes from across the world include light salads, delicious starters, and spectacular main courses — from Monkfish Vindaloo and Rick's own version of Salt and Pepper Squid to deliciously simple classics like Grilled Sardines and Clams with Garlic and Nut Picada.

Complete with tips on buying, storing, and sourcing sustainable fish, Fish & Shellfish is the essential companion for any fish-lover's kitchen.

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Fish & Shellfish by Rick Stein is well-received for its comprehensive exploration of seafood, providing detailed, chef-quality recipes that cater to both novice and experienced cooks. Reviews praise its vibrant photography and clear instructions, making it a go-to guide for anyone interested in cooking seafood at home. Readers appreciate the inclusion of both classic and innovative dishes, highlighting the book's versatility and depth.

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ISBN: 9781849908450

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BBC Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1545g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Rick Stein is a well-loved and respected chef, TV presenter and author who has produced an array of award-winning books and television series, including Rick Stein's Seafood, Seafood Lover's Guide, Taste of the Sea, Food Heroes, French Odyssey, Mediterranean Escapes, Coast to Coast and Far Eastern Odyssey. All of his books and programmes show a commitment to good-quality produce, sustainable fishing and good husbandry. Rick owns four restaurants, a delicatessen, a patisserie, a seafood cookery school and forty guest bedrooms in the small fishing port of Padstow, Cornwall. In 2003, Rick was awarded an OBE for services to West Country Tourism. He divides his time between Padstow and Australia, which he regards as his second home.

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