Seafood Simple: A Cookbook
About this product
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • IACP AWARD WINNER • The definitive seafood guide from the three-Michelin-starred chef of Le Bernardin, featuring gorgeous photography and step-by-step techniques alongside 85 accessible recipes that “will have you cooking fillets with pro-level precision on a Tuesday” ( Epicurious )
“ I hope that this book is a source of inspiration and education, encouraging you to cook with confidence and approach seafood with joy, and even love. The secret to Seafood Simple is to trust the process, and yourself.”
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 delectable fish dishes achievable for home cooks of all skill levels—yet still with elegance and panache.
Breaking down cooking techniques into their building blocks, along with images to illustrate each step in the process, Seafood Simple 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 eighty-five straightforward, delicious recipes, many of which include substitutions for maximum ease. 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 accompanied by 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.
Stunning, delectable, and above all, actually doable, Seafood Simple is a master class from one of the world's greatest chefs, created especially for the home cook. Read more
Editor's Take
Seafood Simple: A Cookbook by Eric Ripert is broadly praised as an approachable, well-illustrated seafood guide that helps home cooks feel more confident with fish and shellfish.
- Amazon reviewers say the book is informative, easy to read, and filled with excellent recipes and clear technique guidance.
- Goodreads readers repeatedly call it accessible, beautifully photographed, and surprisingly doable, with several saying they cooked from it soon after reading.
- Reddit feedback is limited, but one reader described the results as elegant for the amount of effort.
- Review coverage from book and food outlets highlights the same strengths: step-by-step instruction, seafood basics, and a teaching style aimed at reducing intimidation.
Overall sentiment is strongly positive: the book seems best for readers who want restaurant-caliber seafood techniques translated into home-cook-friendly recipes.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Random House |
| Publication date | October 3, 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0593449525 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0593449523 |
| Item Weight | 2.65 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.71 x 0.96 x 10.27 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,796 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Fish & Seafood Cooking #60 in Cooking, Food & Wine Reference (Books) #119 in Celebrity & TV Show Cookbooks |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (462) |