This inspiring book takes a fresh look at this ever-versatile ingredient, now firmly back in vogue in today's ever increasingly health conscious society. Chef Director at the Caprice Group, which includes London's internationally celebrated fish restaurant J. Sheekey, Mark Hix has been passionate about fish since his seaside childhood in Dorset. In a collection of over 100 fabulous recipes and ideas, he aims to instil in the reader his own love of fish and the confidence to handle them with ease to produce exciting dishes for all occasions. Featuring a wide range of fish and shellfish, the recipes are chosen to bring out the best in each species as well as to use a wide range of cooking techniques. There are also instructions on the basics of buying and storing, handling and preparing fish.