Alabama Gulf Seafood has opened registration for the 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-off.

Each team will participate in a two-day event on May 5th and 6th, with the winner receiving a state title, $2,500 in prize money, and the opportunity to represent the state on a national stage later in the summer.

“As we enter ASCO's ninth year, the competition is even bigger,” said Chef Jim Smith, chairman of the Alabama Seafood Marketing Committee and winner of the 2011 Alabama Seafood Cook-Off and Great. , I'm really looking forward to watching him continue to get better.” American seafood cook-off. “The entries from last year's cookoff included some of the best seafood chefs in the Southeast, and we are not only fortunate to have many of them right here in Alabama, but we also have a wealth of talented chefs. We are also lucky that we choose to compete in this event every year.”

According to the rules of the competition, dishes will be judged on presentation, overall impression, and presentation. Creativity. Composition and harmony of ingredients. Proper preparation and craftsmanship. and flavor, taste, and texture.

You can register for the contest here.

alabama seafood The Marketing Commission provides advice, oversight, control, and encouragement for marketing in the state of Alabama. seafood.

The commission, led by Alabama Department of Conservation Secretary Chris Blankenship, is made up of all volunteers and appointed by the governor. Members include fishermen, processors, charter boat operators, retailers, restaurant owners, and others directly and indirectly connected to Alabama. seafood industry.

Michael Brauner is a senior sports analyst and contributing writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP