Description: "In its three decades at the top of New York City's restaurant scene, Le Bernardin has been celebrated as one of the finest seafood restaurants in the world and its iconic chef Eric Ripert as the expert in fish cookery. Now, in Seafood Simple, Ripert demystifies his signature cuisine, making it accessible to home cooks of all skill levels-yet still with elegance and panache. Breaking down cooking techniques in a step-by-step process along with accompanying images, this book teaches readers how to master core skills, from poaching and deep frying to filleting a fish and shucking an oyster. These techniques are then applied to 85 straightforward, delicious recipes. Dishes like Tuna Carpaccio, Crispy Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tempura, Miso Cod, and Spaghetti Vongole show us how to bring out the vibrant flavor and incredible versatility of seafood. Each recipe is complete with a gorgeous image by renowned photographer Nigel Parry, as well as step-by-step photos for each of the twenty techniques taught in the book"--
Review Quotes: "Ripert . . . wants this cookbook--his eighth--to take you on a journey and 'convert you into a competent and confident seafood cook.' To that end, he has written a concise, thoughtful guide to selecting seafood, determining whether it is fresh and storing it safely. Step-by-step photos demonstrate how to fillet and skin fish, how to shuck oysters and clams, clean shrimp and split lobster. . . . The cookbook has a playful side, with flavors from around the world, and has nods to tradition, too."--The Washington Post
"[Seafood Simple] will have you cooking fillets with pro-level precision on a Tuesday. . . . The book's most luxurious quality is that it will allow you to prepare seafood as well as the cooks in Ripert's kitchen. . . . Ripert has stripped away unnecessary complexities to expose the underlying beauty of a simply prepared piece of fish."--Epicurious "In Seafood Simple, Ripert keeps it, well, simple; there's an abundance of five-ingredient recipes. But he twists minds by describing how just a few ingredients--and how they are treated--can achieve maximum results. . . . [It's] all about making Michelin-worthy dishes with just a few ingredients."--Delish "Through clear photos and step-by-step instructions, Ripert teaches readers important prepping [and] basic cooking techniques. . . . Ripert's modest tone . . . easy-to-follow instructions, and numerous options for ingredient substitutions will boost confidence among home cooks. This is a must-have for any seafood enthusiast."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)