Fish & Shellfish, Grilled & Smoked - Hardcover

"Who says that barbecue is a guy thing? Karen Adler and Judith Fertig are masters of smoke and fire, and their mouthwatering new book tells you everything you need to know about grilling and smoking fish and shellfish."

Fish, often bottom-billed in many barbecue and grilling cookbooks with a few token recipes, succeeds spectacularly as the star of the show in this book. Authors Karen Adler and Judith M Fertig -- Kansas City foodies and members of an all-women barbecue team -- argue that fresh fish and shellfish are a healthier option to other traditional barbecue meats due to their low-fat, low-calorie qualities. There is also a wonderful variety, as demonstrated by the 300 recipes -- presented in a clean, eye-pleasing layout -- that pack this book. 'Fish Tales', sidebars of fish facts and history that pop up throughout, are a nice touch. There is also a funny story about the authors' reluctance to include a smoked-eel recipe. In addition, for people who have a hard time getting fresh fish locally, there is a handy list of fish purveyors. This is a terrific cookbook that would fit nicely on any griller's bookshelf.