Boston, MA – The Creative Clam Challenge took place on March 15, at the Sea Watch International booth at the Seafood Expo North America held in Boston, MA.
Numerous creative recipes were submitted from our broker network from across the country. After much deliberation, Sea Watch International’s research and development team chose the two finalists to compete in the eighth Annual Creative Clam Challenge, Edward Gould from Acosta Food Marketing and Ralph Scurci from Michaels and Associates. Edward for his recipe of Bucatini with Whole Ocean Clams & Applewood Bacon in a Roasted Poblano and Corn Cream Sauce and Ralph’s recipe of Clam Cocktail in Ginger Pepper Broth.
“Our two finalists showed that they had great creativity as well as awareness of current culinary trends,” said Guy Simmons, Vice President of Marketing & Product Development for Sea Watch International.
After hundreds of visitors at the Boston Seafood Show tasted both recipes and placed their votes for their favorite, the votes were tallied and Edward Gould won for his recipe of Bucatini with Whole Ocean Clams & Applewood Bacon in a Roasted Poblano and Corn Cream Sauce. “This year was a great example of simplicity versus complexity. Each competitor took a different road but both arrived at wonderfully balanced recipes,” said Guy Simmons, Vice President of Marketing & Product Development for Sea Watch International. Edward received $2,000.00 for his winning recipe and Ralph as the First
Runner Up received $1,000.00 for his participation in the Eighth Annual Creative Clam Challenge.
PHOTO left to right: Ralph Scurci (runner-up), Jim Meyers (partner), and Edward Gould the winner of the 8th annual creative clam challenge at the International Seafood Expo North America.
Source: Sea Watch International