Basic Fish Cooking Methods: A No Frills Guide for Preparing Fresh Fish: Volume 1 - Softcover

Shelton, Renee T

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1456492993 ISBN 13: 9781456492991

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

Synopsis

There are many varieties of fish out there to choose from, whether you catch your own or purchase it from your favorite market. But no matter where it's caught, all fish and seafood are cooked by the same basic methods and techniques. Everyone knows incorporating fish and seafood in the diet is good for health reasons, but using the proper techniques will make it easier to eat fish and seafood on a regular basis. Why? Because fish and seafood tastes better when prepared properly. You'll learn: dry heat and moist cooking methods, guidelines for purchasing fish, and basic procedures for baking, oven broiling, sautéing, pan frying and searing, deep fat frying, simmering, and poaching. This is a no-frills guide for purchasing, preparing, and cooking fresh fish and seafood. You'll learn what to look for when purchasing fish, the basic differences between dry and moist heat methods, and all the step by step methods for the procedures needed to prepare any catch. This handy book is perfect for taking with you to the fish market, or reading while cooking in the kitchen. No fancy techniques, just the basics of fish cookery.

About this title

About the Author

Renee Shelton is a professionally trained pastry chef who currently works on food product and web development. She primarily writes about the food and beverage industry, specializing in baking, gardening, barbecue, and the fishing industry. Her mission through her books and articles is to create an environment where readers can use their creativity to bring families together using the kitchen as a unifying ingredient. When she isn't baking or writing about food, you'll find her out fishing or hunting down historical cookbooks.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1456492993
• ISBN 13: 9781456492991
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 68