NSB Shrimp & Seafood Festival contest winners announced


NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Here are the list of winners of the first-ever New Smyrna Beach Shrimp & Seafood Festival held Thursday night on Flagler Avenue that drew some 2,000 people:

 

Best on the Beach Shrimp

Best on the Beach (aka 1st Place) South Atlantic Grill, Shrimp & Mango Roll

2nd Place, Flip Flops, Chili Rubbed Shrimp w/Cilantro-lime

3rd Place, Chase's, Watermelon Infused Grilled Shrimp

 

Best on the Beach Shellfish

Best on the Beach (aka 1st Place), Flip Flops Proscuitto wrapped scallop w/Banana

Creole & Mustard Sauce

2nd Place, Dolce Vita, Crab Stuffed Pasta Shells with Béchamel Sauce

3rd Place, Spanish River Grill, Jelly Donut (savory conch)

 

Best on the Beach Fish

Best on the Beach (aka 1st Place), Dolce Vita, Tilapia Involtini

2nd Place, Spanish River Grill, Ceviche

3rd Place, Norwoods, Panco Seared Mahi w/Sun Dried Tomato and Cheese

 

Best on the Beach Specialty Seafood

Best on the Beach (aka 1st Place), Chase's, Poached Lobster, Scallop & French Crepe

2nd Place, Flip Flops, Maderia Glazed King Crab

3rd Place, Stella's Skyline Cafe, Cajun Kabob's

 

The winners were chosen from a panel of six judges and judging was

done in a blind tasting, said Elaine Stathakis, an owner of the Om Bar on Flagler, and one of the organizers.

 

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