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Australian Fish and Seafood Cookbook
The definitive guide to cooking great fish.
Written by the most respected authorities on seafood in the country, this landmark publication contains all you need to know about selecting and preparing over 60 types of fish and seafood, including catching methods, notes on sustainability, flavour profiles and cooking guidelines.
More than 130 recipes showcase the delicious potential of the vast array of seafood available, and clear step-by-step photography illustrating the key techniques takes all the guesswork out of cooking seafood at home.
Accompanied throughout by striking imagery, this important book is as beautiful as it is informative, and will become the benchmark reference for anyone interested in cooking and eating fish and seafood.
'The bible for seafood. The only book you'll ever need on the topic.' Neil Perry
'A book Australia not only wants, but needs, written by the only people in the country truly equipped to tackle the task. Essential.' John Lethlean
Written by the most respected authorities on seafood in the country, this landmark publication contains all you need to know about selecting and preparing over 60 types of fish and seafood, including catching methods, notes on sustainability, flavour profiles and cooking guidelines.
More than 130 recipes showcase the delicious potential of the vast array of seafood available, and clear step-by-step photography illustrating the key techniques takes all the guesswork out of cooking seafood at home.
Accompanied throughout by striking imagery, this important book is as beautiful as it is informative, and will become the benchmark reference for anyone interested in cooking and eating fish and seafood.
'The bible for seafood. The only book you'll ever need on the topic.' Neil Perry
'A book Australia not only wants, but needs, written by the only people in the country truly equipped to tackle the task. Essential.' John Lethlean
480 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 28, 2016
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About the author
John Susman
1 bookJohn Susman is Australia's preeminent providore of seafood, supplying the country's best restaurants.
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January 24, 2020
This is a beautifully presented cookbook organised into 2 main parts, one on fish and the other shellfish. Each of these parts is arranged alphabetically by type of animal. For each type of fish or shellfish, there is a photo and a description of the creature's provenance, typical habitat and eating qualities. The seasonality, catching methods, typical size, identifiable features and sustainability are listed. Then follows details of how best to store, handle and cook each type.
Finally there are a small number of recipes for each type of fish or shellfish.
This is not really a book to read. It is a book to use. The blurb on the back describes this book as "the definitive guide to cooking great fish". It should say "Australasian fish" although many species covered do have ranges beyond Australia and New Zealand. Apart from that, the blurb is accurate. There are also many invaluable cooking technique tips, something missing from many cookbooks.
There are over 130 recipes. I've tried several. They are work well. (Flathead with Sauce Gribiche has already become a favourite.)
This is easily the most complete seafood cookbook I have seen. I now refer to it frequently.
Finally there are a small number of recipes for each type of fish or shellfish.
This is not really a book to read. It is a book to use. The blurb on the back describes this book as "the definitive guide to cooking great fish". It should say "Australasian fish" although many species covered do have ranges beyond Australia and New Zealand. Apart from that, the blurb is accurate. There are also many invaluable cooking technique tips, something missing from many cookbooks.
There are over 130 recipes. I've tried several. They are work well. (Flathead with Sauce Gribiche has already become a favourite.)
This is easily the most complete seafood cookbook I have seen. I now refer to it frequently.
December 22, 2016
This is a big cookbook. Surely it has some tips for everyone.
October 18, 2023
This is a great cookbook. There are so many wonderful recipes that are easy to try. If you love fish, it's great to give this book a go.
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