Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

In need of a good fish cook book?

Options
  • 09-11-2010 12:34am
    #1
    Framed10
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭


    can anyone recommend me a good fish cook book?
    Ive looked online but there are so many.

    A new fish shop has open ed near me that Id like to make use of
    In it Id like info on how to best prepare the fish and some nice fish recipes.
    I like cooking but Im a novice when it comes to preparing/cooking fish.
    thanks


Comments

  • Options
    #2
    stimpson
    Registered Users Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭stimpson


    Fish by Sophie Grigson. Covers everything you need to know about fishies.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d.html/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/275-6443505-7115135?a=0747276773


  • Options
    #3
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 17,048 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Rick Stein seems to have that market dominated.


  • Options
    #4
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    I have a few fish books but the best one I have is called From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell.
    It is an Irish book and has many good recipes that are tailored for Irish tastes.


  • Options
    #5
    Crazyivan 1979
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭Crazyivan 1979


    The seafood bible from Marks & Spencer is quite good, with info on gutting and preparing fish and also on stock sustainability.

    Some quite simple ones I have tried like chilli and ginger stuffed mackerel and fish bakes to more complex ones with red snapper.


  • Options
    #6
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 17,048 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    recipes that are tailored for Irish tastes.

    That's a good thing??


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #7
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Yes sure it is. Irish people by and large don't like mouthfuls of fiery chilli crab, but they do like the flavours involved.
    To tailor something to a national taste is to appeal to a broad segment of the population and if that means tweaking recipes to suit us why not?


  • Options
    #8
    TurkeyBurger
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭TurkeyBurger


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    From Tide to Table by Georgina Campbell.
    It is an Irish book and has many good recipes that are tailored for Irish tastes.

    Fantastic book, very easy to follow and being Irish, all of the ingredients are easy enough to pick up. The chowder recipes in it are brilliant.


  • Options
    #9
    Malari
    Registered Users Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    I have Fish by Tom Aikins, a Michelin star chef, which is really comprehensive, covers recipes from 5 minute flavour combos to more complex stuff. He also goes into sustainable fisheries and what to look for when buying and gutting and filleting and all that stuff too! NOT that I've attempted gutting or anything :rolleyes:
    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Rick Stein seems to have that market dominated.

    My dad has a couple of these and they are great too.


  • Options
    #10
    huskerdu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭huskerdu


    I would agree with the recommendation for Fish by Sophie Grigson.
    Lots of great recipes and good information about types of fish
    and how to prepare them.
    Also, for a more traditional view of fish cookery, check out
    "Fish Cookery" by Jane Grigson, Sophies mother.

    I have a fish cookery book by Rick Stein which is quite good but not nearly
    as good as Sophies book.


  • Options
    #11
    Minder
    Registered Users Posts: 2,774 ✭✭✭Minder


    Malari wrote: »
    I have Fish by Tom Aikins, a Michelin star chef, which is really comprehensive, covers recipes from 5 minute flavour combos to more complex stuff.

    Thanks, that's next on my wishlist - can't have too many cookbooks, I find.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #12
    trackguy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭trackguy


    FISH by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall is very good. Very good information on catching, preparing and cooking all kinds of fish/ seafood in all types of ways.

    Great recipes too.


  • Options
    #13
    Framed10
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭Framed10


    Thanks guys, alot to consider there.
    Gone from none to lots to choose from...now which one to start with?...


  • Options
    #14
    Framed10
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭Framed10


    trackguy wrote: »
    FISH by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall is very good. Very good information on catching, preparing and cooking all kinds of fish/ seafood in all types of ways.

    Great recipes too.

    Catching! maybe not just yet :p
    I think I will just start with the basics on preparing a fish (ie if I was to buy a fish whole) and simple recipes to cook them.
    I sometimes find when I cook fish it needs something more added like seasoning/veg/dressing etc to bring out the best in it.
    so I need ideas on these too.


  • Options
    #15
    Malari
    Registered Users Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    Minder wrote: »
    Thanks, that's next on my wishlist - can't have too many cookbooks, I find.

    Never too many! Even if I only use it once every few months, it's worth having it on the shelf :)


  • Options
    #16
    bullpost
    Registered Users Posts: 4,231 ✭✭✭bullpost


    For a novice I'd recommend Clodagh McKennas "Fresh from the sea"
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fresh-Sea-Clodagh-McKenna/dp/071714657X

    Its got lots of simple fish recipes and also marinades and sauces.
    Most recipes only require a few easily got ingredients but are delcious.

    I've also got a Rick Stein one but hardly use it as the recipes , though magnificent , are just too complex and typically require well over 10 ingredients and at least two kinds of fish.


  • Options
    #17
    huskerdu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭huskerdu


    bullpost wrote: »
    I've also got a Rick Stein one but hardly use it as the recipes , though magnificent , are just too complex and typically require well over 10 ingredients and at least two kinds of fish.

    I agree. Its like a lot of recipe books written by people who own restaurants.
    Wonderful recipts that involve lots of pots and ingredients and steps. Great if you have a team of sou chefs and kitchen porters, but not so practical at home, especially if you are a novice.


Advertisement