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Going Coastal! 200+ Coastally Inspired Seafood Recipes From Around the Globe
Can you hear the waves crashing around you? From the big, beautiful breakers of the California coast and the bold and boisterous sands of Rio de Janeiro to the cool, rocky beaches of Ireland—sea swells and shores around the world abound with a vivid array of captivating seafood species. Smell the salty sea air and prepare to Go Coastal!
In this collection of globally inspired seafood recipes, I have thoughtfully curated dishes inspired by my travels and food tours to coastal regions. You’ll find recipes shared by families along the seaboard who opened their homes to me for private cooking lessons; seaside chefs who shared their secrets for creating restaurant-quality seafood meals; and seafaring friends who have gladly shared their cooking traditions and favourite family recipes with me.
In this collection of globally inspired seafood recipes, I have thoughtfully curated dishes inspired by my travels and food tours to coastal regions. You’ll find recipes shared by families along the seaboard who opened their homes to me for private cooking lessons; seaside chefs who shared their secrets for creating restaurant-quality seafood meals; and seafaring friends who have gladly shared their cooking traditions and favourite family recipes with me.
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Published June 1, 2022
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July 20, 2022
You too can have a little fishy on a little dishy, whether de boat has or has not com' in. Heck, you can have raw fish, clams, oysters, mackerel, and a fish breakfast or six besides as well, for this is all about coastal favourites, les fruits de mer, and the best white stuff you can ingest and stay legal. We start with a good chunk about, well, every subsidiary matter – hygiene and classes of freshness, the issues with eating food-chain-topping fish, storage... And then it's on to the cooking.
The first mahoosive chunk (and this is a LARGE cookbook) is the main courses, where the recipes are then split up into main ingredient. The pattern is universal – the first page is title, image and description – and for once it's a good descriptive introduction, telling us what benefit is to be had with using whichever kind of, say, clam, where the dish comes from, etc. Gone is the lifestyle porn and derivation drivel, of the author having needed six airplane flights and the promise of her firstborn to the son of an old, blind Greek fisherman who had only discovered the recipe in the notebooks of a nonagenarian aunt, and who, having told our author how to cook whatever, crawled away and died, his life's work done.
Oh, and we then get the ingredients and recipe. You saw me exaggerating a little, but I am pig sick of books that have to delight in the rarity and unique source of their dishes. Such books bring the Joe Friday out in me – "just the facts, ma'am" – just tell me what to buy, how to cook and what to expect, and I'll love you for it. I don't need you grandstanding in a bikini or to read your latest fishing trip blog.
There are bikinis here, mind. But with this spread of dishes, making a right, well, spread of delights, they're easily forgiven. Titles can be rather vague – "Pacific rim razor clams" limits us to about 30,000 miles or whatever. One or two of the images can be the 'before' and not the 'after'. But this is a really handy way to cut some of the pretentiousness about seafood. Once we've read all we need to know about, say, lobster or oysters, we can then do what specific natives do to make their dishes, using what we can manage to buy – in trying Chesapeake Bay oysters or Long Island ones, we're using whatever we find, wherever it's from, and bringing the specific locale's cuisine to us. The author is even happy using Alaskan cod in a Puerto Rican dish.
And this is nothing if not wondrously global. From Louisiana to Israeli turbot, Hawaii to Vietnam, it's all there, leaving land-locked countries who have to rely on river-caught fish crying into their chowders. It's also probably so broad and all-encompassing that I didn't take out of it what I should. I glossed over the scallops, because I've never tried anything with them, either as cook or recipient. Yet such is the 'sea-food bible' aspect of this you really ought to keep it intact and in hand until you are ready to give scallops/swordfish/this fish/that fish/jellied blobfish etc a try.
The fact I sought the few things I am so far comfortable with is my fault and not this book's. And in my defence I'd never heard of a hamachi, so don't feel the need to put that on my next-to-cook list. (Especially as you don't cook it, here.) And after all the mains, we get the sides – pulses, salads, rices etc, also in the same two-page format as mentioned above. All told it's thorough as can be, clearly written and presented, and will go about thinning the ocean population even quicker with its appealing dishes. Not everything is here – no caviar, for example – but so much else that this almost becomes as definitive as it intends. Four and a half stars.
The first mahoosive chunk (and this is a LARGE cookbook) is the main courses, where the recipes are then split up into main ingredient. The pattern is universal – the first page is title, image and description – and for once it's a good descriptive introduction, telling us what benefit is to be had with using whichever kind of, say, clam, where the dish comes from, etc. Gone is the lifestyle porn and derivation drivel, of the author having needed six airplane flights and the promise of her firstborn to the son of an old, blind Greek fisherman who had only discovered the recipe in the notebooks of a nonagenarian aunt, and who, having told our author how to cook whatever, crawled away and died, his life's work done.
Oh, and we then get the ingredients and recipe. You saw me exaggerating a little, but I am pig sick of books that have to delight in the rarity and unique source of their dishes. Such books bring the Joe Friday out in me – "just the facts, ma'am" – just tell me what to buy, how to cook and what to expect, and I'll love you for it. I don't need you grandstanding in a bikini or to read your latest fishing trip blog.
There are bikinis here, mind. But with this spread of dishes, making a right, well, spread of delights, they're easily forgiven. Titles can be rather vague – "Pacific rim razor clams" limits us to about 30,000 miles or whatever. One or two of the images can be the 'before' and not the 'after'. But this is a really handy way to cut some of the pretentiousness about seafood. Once we've read all we need to know about, say, lobster or oysters, we can then do what specific natives do to make their dishes, using what we can manage to buy – in trying Chesapeake Bay oysters or Long Island ones, we're using whatever we find, wherever it's from, and bringing the specific locale's cuisine to us. The author is even happy using Alaskan cod in a Puerto Rican dish.
And this is nothing if not wondrously global. From Louisiana to Israeli turbot, Hawaii to Vietnam, it's all there, leaving land-locked countries who have to rely on river-caught fish crying into their chowders. It's also probably so broad and all-encompassing that I didn't take out of it what I should. I glossed over the scallops, because I've never tried anything with them, either as cook or recipient. Yet such is the 'sea-food bible' aspect of this you really ought to keep it intact and in hand until you are ready to give scallops/swordfish/this fish/that fish/jellied blobfish etc a try.
The fact I sought the few things I am so far comfortable with is my fault and not this book's. And in my defence I'd never heard of a hamachi, so don't feel the need to put that on my next-to-cook list. (Especially as you don't cook it, here.) And after all the mains, we get the sides – pulses, salads, rices etc, also in the same two-page format as mentioned above. All told it's thorough as can be, clearly written and presented, and will go about thinning the ocean population even quicker with its appealing dishes. Not everything is here – no caviar, for example – but so much else that this almost becomes as definitive as it intends. Four and a half stars.
September 6, 2022
Going Coastal!: 200+ Coastally Inspired Seafood Recipes From Around the Globe is a seafood lover’s dream. Not only does this excellent cookbook contain recipes for almost every kind of seafood out there, but the recipes have flavors from all over the world.
Of course, the book includes information on catching your own, how to tell freshness, how to store seafood, pantry basics, essays on seafood nutrition, and other basic information integral to a good seafood cook. But the recipes are what really shine here. Not only is there a huge variety that will be appealing to everyone, but the recipes are written in such a way that anyone can follow these (mostly easy) mouthwatering recipes. There are beautiful photographs of many of the recipes, which will make your “must make now” queue even longer. The recipes range from casual to fancy, and simple to a bit involved – something for everyone.
All told this is the best compilation of seafood recipes with the most comprehensive information I have ever seen. It should be on every seafood-lover’s cookbook shelf and will be used often. Excellent & Mouthwatering! There is more information here than found in 10 or more cookbooks on the same subject, and I’m planning to include a copy in each of my children’s Christmas gift boxes this year.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
Of course, the book includes information on catching your own, how to tell freshness, how to store seafood, pantry basics, essays on seafood nutrition, and other basic information integral to a good seafood cook. But the recipes are what really shine here. Not only is there a huge variety that will be appealing to everyone, but the recipes are written in such a way that anyone can follow these (mostly easy) mouthwatering recipes. There are beautiful photographs of many of the recipes, which will make your “must make now” queue even longer. The recipes range from casual to fancy, and simple to a bit involved – something for everyone.
All told this is the best compilation of seafood recipes with the most comprehensive information I have ever seen. It should be on every seafood-lover’s cookbook shelf and will be used often. Excellent & Mouthwatering! There is more information here than found in 10 or more cookbooks on the same subject, and I’m planning to include a copy in each of my children’s Christmas gift boxes this year.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
June 16, 2022
Summer is here and I am getting a copy of this book just right on time. I have always wanted to try a pescatarian diet but was not able to find good recipes. “Going Coastal” is just the right cookbook for the season. Not only does it have more than 200 delicious recipes, but it also has tips on what ingredients (easy to find ingredients), tips on how to keep them fresh, and multiple seafood recipes with sides and sauces to match. I appreciate that it has tidbits of fun facts about the seafood which is helpful for those who are not familiar with all the seafoods available in the cookbook. Some of the recipes I tried were the shrimp tacos and curried shrimp, because I love shrimps, I didn't know there were a lot of different kinds, it was restaurant quality flavor wise. I am excited to use this book for my upcoming summer party.
June 13, 2022
Stephanie Harris Uyidi is the author of this book called Going Coastal: 200+ Coastally Inspired Seafood Recipes From Around the Globe. Stephanie, an authoritative voice on the pescatarian lifestyle, is constantly promoting a plant-based diet that is healthy for everyone. In this case, this book has been inspired by seafood all around the globe. From recipes shared by families or chefs, this book is meant to help bring people together with a meal.
I really like this book! It has a menu for everybody and the recipes are unique each time. Stephanie is a great author; she takes time to not only explain the procedure in extensive detail but also shares her thoughts regarding which dish will be better for what occasion! This gives me great ideas when I have to cook.
I really like this book! It has a menu for everybody and the recipes are unique each time. Stephanie is a great author; she takes time to not only explain the procedure in extensive detail but also shares her thoughts regarding which dish will be better for what occasion! This gives me great ideas when I have to cook.
June 16, 2022
Going Coastal!: 200+ Coastally Inspired Seafood Recipes From Around the Globe by Stephanie Harris-Uyidi is a collection of seafood recipes and a description of cooking methods and tools.
I grew up in a farmland but lived on an island for a long time, and I appreciate finding a good seafood recipe. This book has so many! Plus, you can cut out the long introduction of recipe blogs. This book’s intro is about sustainability in fishing, which was super interesting.
I know that 5 years ago, I would’ve appreciated the terminology chapter as well, so I feel like this book is good for people with little fish cooking experience, but who want to jump right into it.
The book’s layout is pretty, and I’m especially excited to pick out a soup and a squid recipe to try!
I grew up in a farmland but lived on an island for a long time, and I appreciate finding a good seafood recipe. This book has so many! Plus, you can cut out the long introduction of recipe blogs. This book’s intro is about sustainability in fishing, which was super interesting.
I know that 5 years ago, I would’ve appreciated the terminology chapter as well, so I feel like this book is good for people with little fish cooking experience, but who want to jump right into it.
The book’s layout is pretty, and I’m especially excited to pick out a soup and a squid recipe to try!
June 15, 2022
Wow… Going Coastal was a fantastic seafood cookbook. She did a great job with the recipes and pictures. Very appealing cookbook!
What did I like? The book starts with sustainability and really gives you a variety of seafood recipes. From buying the seafood to the finished dish. Side dishes and soups looked really great! With over two hundred recipes at your fingertips this book was divine.
Would I recommend or buy? I really like seafood tacos and there are plenty of different recipes included. I would love a copy for my shelf.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy to look at! I voluntarily left this opinion! Yummy book!
What did I like? The book starts with sustainability and really gives you a variety of seafood recipes. From buying the seafood to the finished dish. Side dishes and soups looked really great! With over two hundred recipes at your fingertips this book was divine.
Would I recommend or buy? I really like seafood tacos and there are plenty of different recipes included. I would love a copy for my shelf.
Thanks to the publisher for a copy to look at! I voluntarily left this opinion! Yummy book!
June 17, 2022
This recipe book is perfect for those who are tired of preparing the same meals repeatedly and are looking for something new and exciting to try. The instructions are easy to follow and I was able to find most of the needed ingredients with just a single shopping trip. I'm not preferable to shrimp options, but the Lemon Garlic Scampi made an exception and has quickly became a new favorite in my household. I also liked that along with the recipes, the author has included the areas that these recipes were inspired from and that makes the meal feel like more than just nourishment but a experience on it's own.
June 17, 2022
Going Coastal is a recipe book, but at some point, it is more than that. Through its pages, we get to travel from coast to coast and from continent to content, it's like a seafood tasting trip we embark on.
Stephanie J Harris-Uyidi exposes us to 200+ coastally inspired seafood recipes from around the globe to be enjoyed by people around the globe as well. Each recipe is straightforward and accompanied by its corresponding picture, what allows us to see how the final product is supposed to look like. I find this really important because most of the recipe books don’t have that and they really pave the way for better-looking dishes.
Stephanie J Harris-Uyidi exposes us to 200+ coastally inspired seafood recipes from around the globe to be enjoyed by people around the globe as well. Each recipe is straightforward and accompanied by its corresponding picture, what allows us to see how the final product is supposed to look like. I find this really important because most of the recipe books don’t have that and they really pave the way for better-looking dishes.
June 18, 2022
This is an incredibly well researched book and a mine of information about fish and seafood. There is a lot of information about sustainability and what to look out for when buying fish and seafood. I wish I''d had this book years ago!
There are around 200 recipes groups into sections based on each type of fish. They are clearly written, easy to follow and have nice photos. A definitive guide to buying and cooking fish and seafood and a book I'd like to own in hardback.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
There are around 200 recipes groups into sections based on each type of fish. They are clearly written, easy to follow and have nice photos. A definitive guide to buying and cooking fish and seafood and a book I'd like to own in hardback.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 5, 2022
Summer in a book, Going Coastal is full of tasty recipes drawing on inspiration from around the world. Its clear and fresh layout means that it is easy to follow and I particulary loved that each type of fish or shellfish has its own chapter and are the star instead of the type of dish or cuisine, these recipes come later in the book.
Packed full of tips on how to source sustainable produce and make the most of it.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read Going Coastal!
Packed full of tips on how to source sustainable produce and make the most of it.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read Going Coastal!
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