Versatile, flavorful, healthy, and fast-cooking, seafood is the perfect centerpiece of any meal. It’s also deceptively simple to prepare, making it an ideal ingredient for cooks of any experience level. In this hands-on class, you will learn invaluable tips about selecting seafood and preparing delicious dishes at home. You’ll explore topics such as freshness indicators, handling and storage, fabrication techniques, cooking methods, sustainability, and nutrition. And using the information discussed in class as your guide, you will then prepare a variety of shellfish and finfish.
Please note that all fish and seafood items fabricated in class will be available for you to take home. Portions will be vacuum packaged using the CIA’s industry-style vacuum system. Ice packs will be provided for travel. Please bring a large-sized cooler for transport. A cooler is required.
Downloadable course material (PDF format):
Course Guide