• Great American Seafood Cookbook 1988 seafood cookbook with 250+ recipes, cooking techniques, and coastal traditions. Susan Hermann Loomis (Cover photo)
  • Great American Seafood Cookbook 1988 seafood cookbook with 250+ recipes, cooking techniques, and coastal traditions. Susan Hermann Loomis (Back cover photo)
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The Great American Seafood Cookbook (1988) 250+ Coastal Recipes

The Great American Seafood Cookbook (1988) 250+ Coastal Recipes

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
The Great American Seafood Cookbook
Publisher:
Workman Publishing
Subject:
Seafood cooking; American regional cuisine
Artist:
Jamie Hogan, Illustrator
Author:
Susan Herrmann Loomis
Date:
1988
Origin:
New York
Dimensions:
7 ⅜” x 9 ⅛”
Condition:
Very Good | Like New
Cover:
Softcover
Pages:
320
ISBN:
0894805789
Book genre:
Cookbook

A Coast-to-Coast Seafood Cookbook with 250+ Recipes (1988)

The Great American Seafood Cookbook captures the flavors and traditions of America’s coasts, rivers, and waterways in one expansive and approachable volume. Published in 1988 by Workman Publishing, this cookbook offers more than 250 recipes ranging from classic regional favorites to globally inspired seafood dishes.

From New England chowders and fried clams to Portuguese-style hake and salmon with roasted tomatoes, the recipes reflect both tradition and innovation. Beyond the recipes, the book serves as a practical guide to selecting, preparing, and cooking seafood, with clear instructions on cleaning, filleting, and mastering essential techniques such as grilling, sautéing, poaching, and baking.

What sets this cookbook apart is its connection to the people behind the food. While researching the book, Susan Herrmann Loomis traveled extensively along American coasts, gathering recipes and insights from fishermen, shellfish harvesters, and seafood professionals. Their voices and experiences are woven throughout, giving the book both authenticity and depth.

Author Biography

Susan Herrmann Loomis is an internationally recognized food writer, award-winning journalist, and cooking teacher known for her deep exploration of culinary traditions. Trained in Paris, she has authored numerous books that blend storytelling with food culture. While writing this volume, she traveled widely across American coastal regions, working closely with those whose livelihoods depend on the sea. She now lives in Normandy, France, where she runs her acclaimed cooking school, On Rue Tatin.

Like New condition, with clean pages, tight binding, and minimal signs of handling. A crisp, well-preserved softcover copy.

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