On this week s show, we re looking at the role fishing plays in the lives of some of the greatest chefs in the South. We begin with Susan Schadt, author of Reel Masters. Susan went fishing and caught portraits of eight renowned chefs who treasure the sport. Next, we send you a postcard from Susan s book launch event, where chefs and guests gathered together to enjoy incredible seafood dishes. We speak to several of the chefs at the book launch, including John Besh, John Currance, and Kelly English. Finally, we meet Peter Kaminsky, who authored the foreword to Susan s book. Peter is a writer, food critic, and film producer whose first love is fly fishing. Peter s interest in fishing has over the years become something of an accidental triumph, propelling him to the vanguard of gourmet food criticism. We ve gone fishing on this week s Louisiana Eats For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com. PICKLED SHRIMP serves 10 This recipe requires high quality wild shrimp. Of course, I prefer wild Louisiana shrimp from the water I know. It s better to find the best shrimp than to worry about whether they ve been frozen or not. Unless the shrimp come straight from the net to your kitchen, sometimes the highest quality options are frozen. This is where a trusty fishmonger makes all the difference. You can mix up your vegetables with the shrimp, using whatever s fresh and local. I love to add cauliflower, carrots, daikon, beans, onions, militon, and or okra. FOR THE BR INE 2 CUPS R ICE W INE V INEGAR ZEST A ND JUICE OF 1 LEMON ZEST A ND JUICE OF 1 OR A NGE 1 2 CUP SUGAR 5 GA R LIC CLOV ES, THINLYSLICED 1 TA BLESPOON COR IA NDERSEEDS 1 TA BLESPOON MUSTA R DSEEDS 1 TA BLESPOON PEPPERCORNS 1 TA BLESPOON R ED CHILI FLA KES 2 BAY LEAVES PINCH OF KOSHER SALT COMBINE all the ingredients in a large saucepan. Add 2 1 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. FOR THE SHR IMP 1 2 BA BY CA RROTS 1 2 BA BY BEANS 1 2 PE A R L ONIONS,PEELED 1 2 OK R APODS 2 POUNDS BOILED W ILD A MER ICA NSHR IMP, PEELED A ND DEVEINED PACK A LL THE the vegetables and shrimp into a very large glass jar, alternating layers. Pour the hot brine into the jar to cover. Cover the jar and let cool. Refrigerate overnight. Serve right from the jar when you re ready. Photograph C Maura McEvoy Recipe from My Family Table Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2011 JOHN BESH REEL MASTERS On this week s show, we re looking at the role fishing plays in the lives of some of the greatest chefs in the South. We begin with Susan Schadt, author of Reel Masters. Susan went fishing and caught portraits of eight renowned chefs who treasure the sport. Next, we send you a postcard from Susan s book launch event, where chefs and guests gathered together to enjoy incredible seafood dishes. We speak to several of the chefs at the book launch, including John Besh, John Currance, and Kelly English. Finally, we meet Peter Kaminsky, who authored the foreword to Susan s book. Peter is a writer, food critic, and film producer whose first love is fly fishing. Peter s interest in fishing has over the years become something of an accidental triumph, propelling him to the vanguard of gourmet food criticism. We ve gone fishing on this week s Louisiana Eats For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.