Fish Cookery

Viking's Fish Cookery Crispy Sautéed Fish with Jumbo Lump Crab Rémoulade

Fish is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. In fact, The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times a week. But are you intimidated at the thought of cooking fish at home? Well, don’t let your fears get the better of you. After taking the Viking Cooking School’s new fish cookery class, you’ll understand all the tools, tips and techniques needed to conquer your fear of fish forever. From grilling and searing to steaming and sautéing, you’ll be cooking fish like a pro.  

The skills and techniques learned will include using three easy tests for determining the freshness of fish; choosing the best cooking methods for various types and textures of fish; grilling, pan-searing and sautéing fish; steaming fish (in parchment paper); testing fish for doneness; and making accompanying sauces: mayonnaise, compound butter, salsa, vinaigrette and rémoulade. 

Dishes prepared will include:

• Asian Grilled Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayo and Crunchy Slaw
• Pan-Seared Fish with Assorted Toppings: Shallot Chardonnay Butter, Black Bean Avocado Salsa and Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette
• Crispy Sautéed Fish with Jumbo Lump Crab Rémoulade
• Fish Cooked in Parchment Paper (Poisson en Papillote
• Bonus Recipe: Lemon-Basil Sorbet 

Classes in the Atlanta Viking store for Fish Cookery are Monday, April 12, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and Sunday, May 9, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Other southern Viking store Fish Cookery classes include: Memphis: Saturday, May 29, 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m., and Wednesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Nashville: Thursday, May 6, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 30, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and The Woodlands, Texas: Tuesday, April 27, 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 25, 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m.

For more information on this and other classes including Fish Cookery 2 (an advanced class) go to www.vikingcookingschool.com.