Jake's Seafood Cookbook (Paperback)

~ The Chefs at Jake's (Author), Edward Gowans (Photographer) "First impression are lasting ones..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This tantalizing array of outstanding fish and shellfish recipes draws on the abundance of the Pacific Northwest's ocean harvest and the region's long tradition -- begun over 100 years ago at Jake's Famous Crawfish Restaurant in Portland, Oregon -- of cooking the very freshest seafood with simple techniques and innovative ingredients. Filled with advice on choosing, storing, and preparing a wide variety of fish and shellfish and generously illustrated with full-color photographs, Jakes Seafood Cookbook is an essential collection of spectacular dishes for novice and expert alike.

About the Author

The chefs at Jake's Famous Crawfish Restaurant boast culinary backgrounds ranging from France to Indonesia to the Pacific Northwest. Some are graduates of the finest cooking schools, while others have honed their skills at acclaimed restaurants. Collective

Edward Gowans is a Portland-based photographer who specializes in food and garden photography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; Chronicle Books ed edition (June 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811803635
• ISBN-13: 978-0811803632
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #406,886 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent seafood, reasonable prep time, November 26, 2001

By A Customer

This is a great cookbook for the fish lover. I have had it for about 2 years and have tried almost 20 of the recipes-- all turned out very well. This book has taken the famous recipes of the McCormick and Schmick(?) restaurants and simplified them slightly. Many of the recipes can be done in 15 minutes or less and without alot of exotic ingredients!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jake's Seafood - Fabulous Food!, August 21, 2000

By	Karin Marie Asher (Albany, NY USA) - See all my reviews

While I am certain that all of Jake's recipes are marvelous, I have a few favorites from the cookbook!

The Thai Pasta Salad recipe is Superb! Not only is the recipe easy to follow and delicious, but it is also fast.

Other favorites are the Seafood Chili and Fresh Salsa! Yummy! Both of these can be served with other items.

All of the sauce recipes are wonderful! I especially like the Hollandaise.

I recommend that everyone who loves seafood try this cookbook!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the finest you will find, June 23, 2002

By A Customer

It is difficult to appreciate with words, the overarching quality and class of Jake's establishment's in Portland.
Having been to both, I cannot say enough. Orange roughy,
so memorable that now, 6 years later, I can remember this particular dish. Anyhow, I've made the chowder from this cookbook, back when I was in Portland, and it was so fantastic that the we all concluded it was one of the finest dishes the palate could behold. Just unbelievable texture and flavor.
Does anyone know the recipe for their chocolate torte cake?
I don't believe they'll ever let that one out into the public domain, for the entire world would well go mad with joy.
Perhaps we could use a bit of this just now. Buy the book!!