The River Cottage Fish Book: The Definitive Guide to Sourcing and Cooking Sustainable Fish and Shellfish [A Cookbook] (River Cottage Cookbook)

The formidable River Cottage team turns their attention to all matters aquatic in this definitive guide to freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and shellfish. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Nick Fisher examine the ecological and moral issues of fishing, teach individual skills such as catching and descaling, and offer a comprehensive (and fascinating) species reference section. They also demystify the cooking of fish with 135 recipes for preparing fish and shellfish in diverse ways, from pickling to frying to smoking. This ambitious reference-cookbook appeals to both intellect and appetite by focusing on the pleasures of catching, cooking, and eating fish while grounding those actions in a philosophy and practice of sustainability. The authors help us understand the human impact on the seafood population, while their infectious enthusiasm for all manner of fish and shellfish—from the mighty salmon to the humble mackerel to the unsung cockle—inspires us to explore different and unfamiliar species. Fish is superlative food, but it’s also a precious resource. __The River Cottage Fish Book__ delivers a complete education alongside a wealth of recipes, and is the most opinionated and passionate fish book around. An Opinionated, Passionate, And Definitive Guide To Catching, Buying, Cooking, And Eating Fish And Shellfish--with An Emphasis On Making Sustainable Food Choices--from The Bestselling Author Of The River Cottage Books. Award-winning Cookbook Author Hugh Fearnley-whittingstall And Fishing Expert Nick Fisher Cover Everything A Consumer Needs To Know About Finding And Preparing The Best Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish, And Shellfish. The Authors Demystify The Cooking Of Fish, Teach Skills Such As Descaling, And Examine The Ecological And Moral Issues Of Fishing. The Book Has Been Thoroughly Americanized To Reflect Terminology And Availability For A North American Audience Using The Guidelines Of The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program--ensuring That The Fish Recommendations Are The Most Sustainable, Ecologically Sound Options. With 135 Recipes Plus A Species Reference Section, The River Cottage Fish Book Is Both A Comprehensive Reference And A Stunning Cookbook. -- A Guide To Catching, Buying, Cooking, And Eating Fish And Shellfish, With An Emphasis On Making Sustainable Food Choices--provided By Publisher-- Understanding Fish -- Fish Cookery -- Guide To Fish And Shellfish. Hugh Fearnley-whittingstall And Nick Fisher ; Photography By Simon Wheeler ; Additional Photography By Paul Quagliana And Marie Derôme. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 606) And Index.