About the book
Recalling boyhood shrimping expeditions with his father and summoning up the aromas and flavors of a southern shrimp boil or shrimp fry, chef Jay Pierce brings America’s favorite shellfish to center stage with fifty recipes for southern classics, contemporary dishes, and international delicacies. Pierce’s lively introduction focuses on the South’s fishing and culinary connections with shrimp, which are abundant in the estuaries and bays that line southern shores.
Shrimp, he notes, are one of the last truly wild creatures that Americans consume in significant quantities. Pierce encourages today’s cooks to support local shrimp fisheries in order to help ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy American-sourced shrimp in abundance, and he explains how to procure the freshest shrimp throughout the cycle of seasons. While shrimp is popular throughout the region for entertaining a backyard crowd, it is also a go-to ingredient for the special-occasion menu. Demystifying fancier dishes and offering everyday cooks step-by-step instructions for all stages of preparation, Pierce highlights just how deliciously versatile shrimp can be.
Editions of Shrimp
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469621142
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469677606
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469621159
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890846990
Read an Excerpt
Recalling boyhood shrimping expeditions with his father and summoning up the aromas and flavors of a southern shrimp boil or shrimp fry, chef Jay Pierce brings America’s favorite shellfish to center stage with fifty recipes for southern classics, contemporary dishes, and international delicacies. Pierce’s lively introduction focuses on the South’s fishing and culinary connections with shrimp, which are abundant in the estuaries and bays that line southern shores.
Shrimp, he notes, are one of the last truly wild creatures that Americans consume in significant quantities. Pierce encourages today’s cooks to support local shrimp fisheries in order to help ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy American-sourced shrimp in abundance, and he explains how to procure the freshest shrimp throughout the cycle of seasons. While shrimp is popular throughout the region for entertaining a backyard crowd, it is also a go-to ingredient for the special-occasion menu. Demystifying fancier dishes and offering everyday cooks step-by-step instructions for all stages of preparation, Pierce highlights just how deliciously versatile shrimp can be.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shrimp about?
Recalling boyhood shrimping expeditions with his father and summoning up the aromas and flavors of a southern shrimp boil or shrimp fry, chef Jay Pierce brings America’s favorite shellfish to center stage with fifty recipes for southern classics, contemporary dishes, and international delicacies. Pierce’s lively introduction focuses on the South’s fishing and culinary connections with shrimp, which are abundant in the estuaries and bays that line southern shores.
Shrimp, he notes, are one of the last truly wild creatures that Americans consume in significant quantities. Pierce encourages today’s cooks to support local shrimp fisheries in order to help ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy American-sourced shrimp in abundance, and he explains how to procure the freshest shrimp throughout the cycle of seasons. While shrimp is popular throughout the region for entertaining a backyard crowd, it is also a go-to ingredient for the special-occasion menu. Demystifying fancier dishes and offering everyday cooks step-by-step instructions for all stages of preparation, Pierce highlights just how deliciously versatile shrimp can be.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Shrimp?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks > National and regional cuisine / Cuisine of specific cultures or peoples
Where can I read a sample of Shrimp?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469621142
How long is Shrimp and how many pages does it have?
Shrimp has 128 page(s)
Is Shrimp part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Savor the South Cookbooks
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Shrimp?
Jay Pierce
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Shrimp is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469621142) and paperback(ISBN 9781469677606) and ebook(ISBN 9781469621159) and pdf(ISBN 9798890846990)
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