Seafood Lover's Bible

This enjoyable introduction to some of the world's greatest foods reveals the essential secrets for success in buying and cooking delicious, nutritious seafood. Designed for the average cook in any household - from mothers and dads to bachelors to inspired teenage chefs - it is based on popular, readily available sea food found in most neighbourhood supermarkets. Recipes include 200 seafood preparations, ranging from basic grilling, frying, and baking to gourmet regional and international favourites. Although seafood is a popular item in restaurants, Americans eat very little of it at home. The reason: lack of confidence - most of us don't know the basic secrets of buying and preparing delicious fish or shellfish. Michael Bavota's book will bring seafood - and smiles - back to American dinner tables. An important feature of Bavota's book is the complete set of guidelines on buying fresh or frozen seafood - hints, facts, and cautions you're not likely to find anywhere else. The author also supplies information on the health impact of eating seafood, as well as entertaining lore on popular types of fish and shellfish used in the recipes. After you mastered Bavota's simple, reliable methods, you'll be able to pick up any cookbook and handle all kinds of seafood recipes with confidence.