Lafayette chef Kris Allen has earned the title of 2026 King of Louisiana Seafood after defeating 12 chefs from across the state at the 19th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off.
Allen, executive chef of Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant and Gravy Lafayette, claimed the championship with a crab-stuffed flounder that showcased the quality and versatility of Louisiana seafood, according to Louisiana Seafood.
The annual competition, presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, was held for the first time in Jefferson Parish as part of the Visit Jefferson Parish Foodie Feast Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off Edition…