2 Cookbooks for Fish Lovers Cookbook Divas Cookbook Blog

Spring and summer are quickly approaching, which means more time to go outdoors and fish! I have some fishing trips planned with a friend of mine. I am excited to bring fish home to cook up. Two brand new cookbooks will help me in this endeavor!

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Foolproof Fish: 60 Delicious Dishes to Make at Home

by Libby Silbermann

I am looking forward to checking out the Foolproof Fish: 60 Delicious Dishes to Make at Home cookbook. This is great for beginners and experienced chefs alike.

You will find tips on basic preparation, including how to scale, de-bone, gut, and fillet, followed by delicious and practical recipes.

I was surprised to see that there are only four chapters!

Introduction
Brunch and Light Bites
Quick and Easy
Something Special

This cookbook has 60 fabulous recipes with massive photos throughout! Each dish is inspiring and looks delightful. The recipes span all forms of seafood.

I love that Libby Silbermann has provided dishes from all around the world. Here are some examples of the dishes in Foolproof Fish: 60 Delicious Dishes to Make at Home cookbook:

Ultimate Fish Tacos
Spicy Salmon Burgers
Grilled Tuna Steaks
Crab and Cherry Tomato Linguine
Prawn Laksa

If you are interested in cooking more seafood dishes this year, check out Foolproof Fish: 60 Delicious Dishes to Make at Home. This is a well-rounded cookbook!

Shellfish: 50 Seafood Recipes for Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Scallops, and Lobster

by Cynthia Nims

Cooking shellfish requires a whole other set of skills, unlike other fish dishes. This is why I can’t wait to peek through the Shellfish: 50 Seafood Recipes for Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Scallops, and Lobster cookbook.

I have always wanted to learn how to cook shellfish properly. Honestly, I’ve only really handled shrimp! I became inspired after going to my uncle’s house for dinner. He made us a delightful seafood stew that my husband and I fell in love with! That’s when it dawned on me that I’ve hardly touched shellfish!

We will find 50 scrumptious shellfish dishes in this cookbook. Recipes include:

Fried Shrimp, Lemon, and Herbs
Grilled Shrimp on Lentil-Arugula Salad
Mini Pizzas with Clams
Mussels with Winter Squash and Green Curry
Stir-Fried Lobster with Shiitake and Celery
Crab and Endive Gratin

It wasn’t until I met someone who was into fishing that I realized that it is very seasonal. In this cookbook, we learn about seasonality, sustainability, shopping for shellfish. In addition, we learn how to store and handle shellfish!

The Shellfish: 50 Seafood Recipes for Shrimp, Crab, Mussels, Clams, Oysters, Scallops, and Lobster cookbook includes helpful tips and information about each shellfish species. Each chapter is divided by specific shellfish: