Fish Forever: The Definitive Guide To Understanding, Selecting, And Preparing Healthy, Delicious, And Environmentally Sustainable Seafood

"This is the best book on seafood I know and, frankly, one of the most useful books on food as well. Paul has masterfully integrated recipes, shopping advice, health information, and plenty of delicious seafood lore, while translating the ubiquitous mantra of 'sustainability' into a practical and inspiring approach to cooking. I learned something on every page and plan to order a copy for every cook at Zuni."
--Judy Rodgers, chef and owner, Zuni CafE, san francisco, author of "The Zuni CafE Cookbook"

"At last, we have the fish book that everyone has been waiting for--encyclopedic, original, eco-conscious. Paul Johnson has practically defined what it means to be a purveyor of fish solely from sustainable sources. He tells us everything we need to know about keeping fish on the planet and how to enjoy them. This is the book that finally will get fish onto your table--and keep them there."
--Patricia Unterman, chef and owner, Hayes Street Grill, San Francisco

"This is a book where even old salts--those who've spent decades battling to make our waters fishable and our fish edible--will find something new. It is destined to become the essential reference source on seafood for consumers and cooks. Paul Johnson offers an insider's insight into seafood decision making that will be good for the person and the planet."
--Zeke Grader, Executive Director, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen's Associations

From a star fishmonger, a unique cookbook and guide to healthful, eco-friendly seafood

Winner of the coveted IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) "Cookbook of the Year" award

Few people know more about fish than Paul Johnson, whose Monterey Fish Market in San Francisco supplies seafood to some of the nation's most celebrated chefs, from Alice Waters, Thomas Keller, and Michael Mina to Todd English, Daniel Boulud, and Alain Ducasse. Now, Johnson at last shares his peerless seafood expertise. Written for people who love seafood but worry about the overfishing of certain species as well as mercury and other contaminants, "Fish Forever" pinpoints today's least-endangered, least-contaminated, best-tasting fish and shellfish species. Johnson provides in-depth guidance on 70 different fish along with 96 stylish international recipes that highlight the outstanding culinary qualities of each. In addition to teaching readers about sustainable fishing practices, Johnson will be donating a portion of his royalties to Save Our Wild Salmon, an organization that works to restore wild salmon runs. Complete with over 60 beautiful color photographs, how-to tips, and fascinating sidebars, "Fish Forever" is a must-have kitchen resource for seafood lovers everywhere. A mutiple award winner, this great book also won the IACP's "Best Single-Subject Cookbook."