Essential Catfish Cookbook by Janet Cope

by Janet Cope

Seafood as Art! Lonnie Lynch, a master chef in Boca Raton, Florida, will show you how to master the art of preparing and presenting Florida's seafull of delicious seafood, with nods to Florida's many influences, including Southern, Caribbean, and the latest eclecticism, making use of Florida's bounty of citrus and exotic fruits and vegetables.

Includes tops on purchasing, preparing, and serving fish and shellfish, with alligators thrown in for good measure. Cooking is fun, and Lonnie will show you how with suggestions for artistic food placement, food painting techniques, and more. Find handy information on the nutritional value of seafood, using the right tools and equipment, and what to serve with each gorgeous dish, including basic and innovative sauces, salsas, and vegetable accompaniments.

The seafood recipes will thrill you with Lonnie's imaginative approach. Here are just a

Bahama Conch-Papaya Pancakes with Chili Sour Cream

Key Largo Shrimp with Garlic-Parmesan Butter

Blue Marlin Sportfishing Chowder

Pineapple Boat with Creamy Dill Shrimp Salas

Lobster Lisa with Sherry-and-Brandy Mornay Sauce

Mussels Primavera with Almond-Cilantro Pesto

Grilled Salmon with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Rutabagas

Paperback

First published January 1, 2001