Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne announced chef Mike Brewer of The Sammich in New Orleans as the 2015 King of Louisiana Seafood. Brewer earned the title today at the eighth annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. His dish of Sheepshead Nachos with Bacon Fat Tartar Sauce and Charred Corn Salsa won over the judges and earned him the title.
“Thanks to all 10 of the chefs and their assistants for participating in the Cook-Off. They proved that great dishes start with great ingredients, and there are none better than Louisiana Seafood,” Lt. Governor Dardenne said. “The judges had a tough job choosing from such a talented field of competitors with their unique offerings. We are proud to welcome Mike Brewer as the new King of Louisiana Seafood and look forward to his serving as an ambassador for our brand and representing us at events throughout the year.”
Chef Mike Brewer will represent Louisiana at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off on Aug. 8. For more information, visit GreatAmericanSeafoodCookOff.com.
In second place was chef Lyle Broussard of Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill in Lake Charles with his Pan Roasted Gulf Grouper with Baby Mustard Greens, Citrus Salad and Roasted White Corn Maque Choux. Chef Michael Nelson of GW Fins in New Orleans took third with his New New Orleans Oyster Artichoke Soup.
Judges included David Crews, 2013 winner of the Great American Seafood Cook-Off, executive and personal chef to several private clients and chef instructor at Mississippi Delta Community College; Sue Zemanick, executive chef of Gautreau’s in New Orleans, 2014 Best Chef: South by the James Beard Foundation and Bravo’s Top Chef Masters competitor; Daniel Schumacher, Louisiana Cookin’ editor-in-chief; and Randy Cheramie, executive director of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University.
Chef Cody Bahr, 2011 Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off winner and chef/owner of Cotton and Nonna restaurants in Monroe, and Baton Rouge media personality Johnny Ahysen served as the masters of ceremonies.
Visit LouisianaSeafoodCookOff.com for more information on participants in today’s event. For pictures from the competition, visit the LSPMB Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LouisianaSeafood.
Source: Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board