Shrimp Country ─ Recipes and Tales from the Southern Coasts

A bounty of flavors from the Gulf to the Atlantic
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“Shrimp lovers, both cooks and eaters, absolutely need this book, but so does any traveler or armchair epicure who values the culinary traditions of Coastal America.”—Michael Stern, coauthor of Roadfood: The Coast-to-Coast Guide to 900 of the Best Barbecue Joints, Lobster Shacks, Ice Cream Parlors, Highway Diners, and Much, Much More
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“Not only is Shrimp Country a complete compendium of southern Shrimp; it is a tasty treat for both reading and cooking.”—Elizabeth Williams, author of New Orleans: A Food Biography
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“Takes us on a journey through the creeks, bogs, sounds, and seas that yield one of America’s most precious resources—sweet, tender shrimp.”—Nancy White, author of Jacksonville Food Trucks: Stories & Recipes from the Road
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“A wonderful culinary journey. From the recipes peppered with chefs’ anecdotes and information for home cooks and travelers, Burgard has compiled a mouthwatering celebration of the sweet crustacean.”—Heather McPherson, coauthor of Good Catch: Recipes and Stories Celebrating the Best of Florida’s Waters
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Embark on a fresh and delicious culinary tour of coastal America! Shrimp Country invites readers to discover the southern shoreline from Texas to the Carolinas, savoring the region’s sea air, saltwater, and succulent shrimp.
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Shrimp is a perfect ingredient. Mild enough to be a part of delicately-flavored dishes and succulent enough to be eaten on its own, it pairs well with both spicy and sweet ingredients and can be fried, sauteed, steamed, broiled, or grilled. In this savory homage to the crustacean, culinarian Anna Marlis Burgard gathers more than 100 tempting recipes, from regional classics like perloo, wiggle, and bog to global fare such as shrimp empanadas, shrimp saganaki, and tom kha gai. Coastal families share their favorite recipes, and seaside restaurants reveal the tasty secrets that lure in customers.
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Brimming with the larger-than-life personalities of trawler captains, food truck masters, diner cooks, and award-winning chefs, Shrimp Country is a love letter to coastal communities and their joy-filled, soul-fueling kitchens. Kick off your shoes, roll up your sleeves, and dig in!
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Anna Marlis Burgard is the creative force behind hundreds of illustrated books including the bestselling A Guide for Grown-ups: Essential Wisdom from the Collected Works of Antoine de Saint-Exupery; Perfect Porches; and Hallelujah: The Poetry of Classic Hymns. Her work has been featured on BBC Radio and NPR, and in the New Yorker, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal. She honed her shrimp-cooking skills on Tybee Island, Georgia, where the shrimp trawlers moored along Lazaretto Creek bring wild shrimp to the docks, and has explored more than 100 coastal and inland islands for her Islands of America: A River, Lake and Sea Odyssey project.
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