The Complete Guide to Northern Gulf Seafood Hardcover -

Whether you're hosting a family fish fry or serving an elegant seafood dinner, The Complete Guide to Northern Gulf Seafood includes recipes for every occasion and palate. Aimed at providing a superior seafood-dining experience, this book tailors specific ingredients and cooking styles to edible species of seafood found in the northern gulf.
From basic catfish recipes to Shark Italiano, author Tom Bailey presents a collection of more than 150 recipes that will reel in and inspire seafood lovers and cooks of all skill levels. More than just your basic cookbook, this guide also contains indispensible knowledge about fish and shellfish, such as the safest way to freeze and thaw seafood, how to select the best cut, and the proper way to butcher your catch of the day. With Bailey's simple directions and ingredients easily found in any grocery store, preparing recipes such as Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Catfish, Trout Amandine, and Crusty Lobster Turnovers is a breeze.
Tom Bailey is the author of nine books about seafood cooking, Gulf of Mexico fishing, diving, and beach combing. An avid scuba diver and deep-sea fisherman, Bailey lives with his wife in Hoover, Alabama.
Celeste Ward is a passionate food blogger and photographer. Her work has been featured in Southern Living, the Cooking Channel Web site, Fox 6 News's Good Day Alabama, and HuffPost Taste. She lives with her husband in Birmingham, Alabama.