Oysters

A Must-Have Oyster Book for Seafood Lovers

Discover the irresistible world of West Coast oysters in this beautifully photographed oyster book that brings flavor, technique, and coastal adventure straight to your table. Perfect for home cooks and anyone who loves fresh seafood, this seafood cookbook showcases the unique character and versatility of Pacific Coast oysters through approachable recipes and expert guidance.

Author of over a dozen seafood cookbooks, Cynthia Nims shows you just how delicious and versatile oysters can be, from simple oysters on the half shell to warm, satisfying dishes paired with drinks to elevate every bite.

Inside, you’ll enjoy 30 mouthwatering recipes, including:

• Half-Shell Oysters with Kimchi-Cucumber Relish – a bright, modern twist on classic raw oysters
• Grilled Oysters with Smokey Tomato-Bacon Relish – smoky, savory, and absolutely unforgettable
• Hangtown Hash with Fried Eggs – a hearty, flavor-packed brunch favorite
• Oyster Chowder – a comforting bowl that celebrates deep, briny richness

Whether you’re new to oysters or a longtime enthusiast, you’ll find everything you need to enjoy them with confidence: step-by-step shucking instructions, tips for buying and storing the freshest oysters, and insider stories from the passionate farmers who raise them in some of the world’s most stunning coastal environments.

Overflowing with both scenic coastal photography and vibrant food imagery, this book is a celebration of Pacific, Kumamoto, Olympia, Eastern, and European Flat oysters—each one lovingly raised along the breathtaking West Coast.

The Perfect Gift:
Thoughtful, unique, and beautifully produced, this oyster book makes an ideal gift for seafood lovers, home cooks, and sustainability-minded readers drawn to oysters’ regenerative impact.

CYNTHIA NIMS is a lifelong Northwesterner who reveled in growing up surrounded by great food—both in her mother’s kitchen and exploring the region with her family, whether eating grilled oysters on a San Juan Island beach or huckleberry pancakes while backpacking in the Olympic Mountains. After graduating from the University of Puget Sound with majors in mathematics and French Literature, Cynthia followed her dreams and went to France to study cooking at La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine. There, she received the Grand Diplôme d’Etudes Culinaires and worked on numerous cookbooks with the school’s president, Anne Willan, including Great Chefs and Their Recipes, Château Cuisine, and ten in the Look & Cook series.

The author of over a dozen cookbooks, Cynthia’s most recent is Shellfish, with Salty Snacks and four titles in her Northwest Homegrown Cookbook Series among other books she has written. In her magazine work, Cynthia has served as editor of Simply Seafood and food editor of Seattle, in addition to contributing to Cooking Light, Coastal Living, Alaska Airlines Magazine, and other publications. She is an active member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (for which she served as president of the board) and Les Dames d’Escoffier. Her website is monappetit.com and her newsletter, Seafood Savvy, is available on Substack. Cynthia and her husband live in Seattle.

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 160
Trim Size: 6-3/4 x 8
ISBN: 9781632175250