David Rainer

Nicolaisen Crowned Champion at Alabama Seafood Cook-Off

Four of the best chefs in Alabama showcased their extensive culinary skills this week at the Sweet Grown Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at The Wharf in Orange Beach to win a chance to compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off this summer in New Orleans. A veteran of the competition, Chef Robbie Nicolaisen of The Hound restaurant in Auburn, was crowned champion with his dish of Ember-Roasted Cobia, which incorporated Gulf shrimp, sweet corn puree, Chilton County peach chow chow, cornbread crumble and anise hyssop into the winning dish.

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