Known as the ''king of fish'', salmon is an enduringly popular fish and this book is an essential guide to the best ways of preparing, cooking and enjoying it. It shows where the different types come from and how to cook them, and there are tips on choosing the very best fish. This is followed by 100 recipes, all illustrated in colour with step-by-step instructions. Select from timeless classics such as gravadlax and salmon fish cakes, as well as contemporary dishes such as salmon escalopes with whiskey and cream, and oriental fish en papillote.