Get Hooked Presents: Seafood 101, 102, 103
Class/Workshop
S.B. Middle School
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Thu, May 05 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Address (map)
1321 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara CA 93103
Venue (website)
S.B. Middle School
Part Workshop, Part Local Three-Course Feast, Seafood 101, 102 and 103 is a series of cooking classes beginning in May.
In collaboration with Laurence Hauben of Marketing Forays, this 3-part series will take the mystery out of preparing various types of local seafood. At the end of each lesson, a delicious meal will be shared. Come learn how to deal with a whole fish, a basket of live crab or a recalcitrant oyster. Get that golden crust and moist inside like they serve at high-end restaurants, decide what cooking techniques and sauces go with different types of fish, tell if a fish is fresh and more. Below is a rough sketch of what you can expect at each course. Please note that menus are subject to change based on seasonal availability.
Seafood 101
Techniques:
-Working with whole fish
-How to assess a fish and cook according to type and flavor
-Cooking fish without heat
Menu:
-Shrimp and Squid Escabeche on a Salad of Crisp Romaine
-Whole Red Snapper with Almonds, Cilantro, Lime and Parsley Butter
-Pippian, Sautéed Summer Squash w/ Corn Tortilla
-Caramel Flan
Seafood 102
Techniques:
-Incorporating seaweed
-Working with fish from lean to fatty; multiple prep methods
Menu:
-Ogo Seaweed & Cucumber Salad w/ Abalone
-Halibut Crudo & Pan-Roasted, Citrus Beurre-Blanc
-Black Cod Marinated and Broiled
-Steamed Rice
-Organic Strawberries & Cream
Seafood 103
Techniques:
-Fillet a whole fish
-Make a rocking seafood stock
-Shuck oysters
Menu:
-Oysters on the Half Shell
-Poached Lobster Medallions w/ Fennel and Carrot Slaw
-Cioppino (Fish Stew) w/ Garlic Bread
-Peach Galettes
WHEN:
Thursday May 5th
Thursday May 19th
Thursday June 2nd
Class will start promptly at 5:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm.
WHERE:
Classes will be hosted at the beautiful, newly renovated kitchen at Santa Barbara Middle School on Santa Barbara’s Riviera. Our gorgeous locally-sourced feast after class will take place in the courtyard overlooking the Santa Barbara coastline. Bring a warm layer in case the fog rolls in.
SIGN UP NOW. Space is limited to 20 guests. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to revel in the bounty of our land and oceans, make new friends and learn valuable skills that will enhance your relationship with seafood. These courses can be purchased singly or as a series.
A word from Laurence herself: “My cooking classes are designed to empower and inspire you to play with food in your own kitchen. I love to share my passion for food and the way it brings people together. For me it begins with meeting the farmers, fishermen, ranchers and dedicated artisans to find the highest quality ingredients, and it ends with making sure everyone is enjoying a great meal and each other’s company. I have been at the forefront of the local food movement from the day I arrived from France and planted mesclun in my garden in the spring of 1983. I look forward to meeting you.” Learn more about Laurence here.