Seafood for a Competition Cook

Hoss

I am sponsoring a team in a small town cooking contest this weekend.One of the entries is seafood.Any suggestions? :huh: All advise appreciated.

Panhandle Smoker

Grilled tuna. One of my favs on the Egg.

Ripnem

I've made a crab stuffed halibut that made my 89 year old grammy do a backflip :P

rsmdale

How about a small paella,use some chorizo,but just to season the pan.I don't know if the dish has to be all seafood?




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Hoss

I think that won last year.Thanks P.S.

Hoss

Sounds YUMMEE!Thanks!

Hoss

I thought of that.I know it has to be presented in styrofoam boxes and wondered if spooning it outta the pan and into the styro box would screw up the presentation. :unsure: :ermm: :huh: Thanks!

Eggsakley

Don't beat me up too badly, but grilled salmon with Bernaise with some crumbled bacon it a decent cook. Being in Okla fresh seafood is not really an option and salmon is usually enjoyable. Best of luck and thanks for sponsoring an event. If ya live by the ocean ya probably should disregard this and go with fresh available. Good luck

Little Chef

How about grilled lump crab cakes?

Or....stuffed crab....?

Hoss

Great idea!Thanks!

Hoss

Sounds WONDERFUL!Thanks L.C.I can't find any brand of 'Loney that has seafood listed in the ingredients!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Misippi Egger

You are LONEY, BA-LONEY, Hoss !! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Richard Fl

Try the Japanese version Surimi Bologna. Yes it really exists. LOL

Gator Bait

 
Hi Hoss,

How about some Scallops,

by swibirun
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=661129&catid=1

by Buster Dog BBQ
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=370987&catid=1#
(I would pre-cook the bacon till half done so as not to over cook scallops)

by Florida Grillin Girl
Coquille St. Jacques
(These look awesome, like anything Faith cooks)
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=621868&catid=1

Gator

 

Hoss

OOOH YEAH,I love scallops!Thanks!

Hoss

I ain't sure they got it at Kroger! :laugh: Good to see ya post King Richard!!!

Hoss

:ohmy:

Mr. & Mrs Potatohead

When I first read this…I immediately thought of a Sea Food Soup that I love to do, with a second thought of Crab Cakes! Or Salmon Cakes with a Dijon Mustard Sauce!
I know you mention presentation, and coupling that with Styrofoam… :( Sorry the two don’t / can’t go “hand in hand” in my mind. Sooooo…Taste has to win them over! Yes?
After some thought, I am however still leaning very heavily toward a Seafood Soup Du’ Jour.
I'll share my recipe if you're interested.

fishlessman

this one is the one i would try, been wanting to do this cook for years
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=212053&catid=1

Hoss

I guess so.All entries have to be turned in using the boxes that the organizers supply.It will be all Blind judging.I guess it's their way of ensuring everybody's entry is on a level playing field.You are allowed to garnish the food inside the container.

Hoss

Looks AWESOME!Thanks!

thirdeye

Crab or fish cakes sound like a wonderful idea. An easy cook in a CI skillet or griddle, the seasonings can be very creative, and they hold well. If the rules allow for a sauce, that could be a real knockout punch.

fishlessman

these could use a little better presentation, but chourico and bacon works pretty good for flavoring. i usually add some maine lobster to the clam cakes as well.
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=55&func=view&catid=1&id=239704

thirdeye

Hey, a blue plate special with beer. Nuttin' wrong with that.

Buster Dog BBQ

gotta watch that clamshell box as anything real hot will start to melt the bottom. Make sure you have the bottom lined with lettuce and parsley on the top to make the food sit up.

Given that, I would avoid some foods like shrimp and scallops unless you can get them to sit on the garnish without falling into it. Couple ideas

1. Crab cakes
2. Crab stuffed mushrooms
3. Seafood enchilada
4. Fish tacos
5. Seafood quasadilla