Shellfish Cookbook offers a complete course on the world's edible shellfish, from baby shrimp to Alaska king crab and lesser-known species such as bulldozers and lobsterettes. Steamed blue crabs, stir-fried shrimp, crawfish jambalaya and hundreds more are served up with a good dose of A.D.'s wit and practical advice on the varieties that make good eating, where they can be found, and how best to preserve their flavour. Ideas for frying, broiling, grilling, steaming, and baking shellfish as well as soups, stews, breakfasts, salads, appetisers, and seafood medleys will help any cook, novice or experienced.