The Great Prawn Cookbook

by Whitecap Books

Delicious prawn dishes take pride of place on restaurant menus but are often ignored for everyday home meals. Perhaps it is because casual cooks fear this chic shellfish as too tricky to handle. Now it's time to turn the tables! Even a novice cook can confidently prepare prawns in memorable meals for all occasions-from stylish to family. The recipes range from the uncomplicated Potted Prawns to the more innovative Linguine with Prawns and Scallops in Toasted Tomato Sauce. There are even recipes for those who like their seafood hot and spicy. Also included is an introductory section designed to assist cooks select, store and prepare prawns successfully for eye-catching and enticing results.

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

Whitecap Books is one of Canada's leading book publishers. Their diverse list features high-quality, visually appealing books on food, wine, health and well-being, regional history, and regional guidebooks In 2012, Fitzhenry & Whiteside purchased Whitecap Books.