For seafood enthusiasts and Mediterranean diet adventurers, Hooked is the ultimate guide to elevating home-cooked seafood meals. This carefully crafted cookbook boasts 100 classic and modern recipes that celebrate the bounty of the ocean. With easy-to-follow instructions and expert tips, Hooked empowers readers to master the art of preparing and presenting incredible seafood meals. Hooked goes beyond your typical cookbook and features in-depth guidance from seafood industry professional Christina Zina. Having been brought up around her family business, Christina has always had a passion for cooking healthy meals in which fish and seafood play a pivotal role. Combining that emphasis with her Mediterranean heritage, Christina’s creations will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and embrace fish as the cornerstone of your Mediterranean diet! Hooked gives you all the information you need to select the best fish and seafood and to store and prepare it properly. After providing you with the solid foundation you need in terms of ingredients, tools,and essential techniques, the book shows you how to unlock all your potential from ocean to kitchen! This book answers all your questions about cooking and eating seafood, including • The ins and outs of purchasing fish, shellfish, and other key ingredients • The health benefits and environmental considerations • The top misconceptions • The tools and pantry staples needed for a well-stocked kitchen • Storage tips and more! In Hooked, Christina shares easy and tasty recipes for every meal. Although the focus is on fish and seafood, she also offers recipes for non-seafood options, snacks, sweets, sides, and condiments and tips on the perfect pairings to maximize flavor, texture, and satisfaction. Recipes include: • Savory Sardine on Garlic Confit Toast • Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms • Marinated Squid Salad • Baked Branzino with Olive and Tomato Tapenade • Mediterranean Mahi Tacos Hooked will take you on a journey to level up your seafood game—a change that is sure to improve your well-being, too. Take control of your power to boost your health naturally and sustainably!