Lafayette chef Kris Allen has been crowned the 2026 King of Louisiana Seafood after winning the 19th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off.
Allen, executive chef at Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant, earned the title by preparing a crab-stuffed flounder that bested dishes from 12 other chefs during the competition, presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.
The cook-off was held in Jefferson Parish for the first time in conjunction with the Visit Jefferson Parish Foodie Feast Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off Edition…