Creative Clam Challenge
RESULTS:
February 28, 2008 - Sea Watch International and Johnson & Wales University
announced today the winner of The First Annual Creative Clam Challenge. William
L. Long, from Red Bank, South Carolina, a senior at Johnson & Wales University
College of Culinary Arts in Providence, Rhode Island was named the winner for
his recipe, Southern Classic Clam & Grits made with Sea Watch's Chopped Sea
Clams. Sue Miller from Weymouth, Massachusetts was named runner-up for her Creamy
Clam Croquettes recipe.
Both students got their clams on and went head-to-head in a cook off at The International Boston Seafood Show on Sunday, February 24, 2008 in front of a packed Boston Convention Center. Attendees had an opportunity to sample both dishes and cast their vote for the best tasting clam dish.
"We had an overwhelming response to The Creative Clam Challenge with more than 300 attendees voting in a 2 hour time frame, The students did an outstanding job and performed like seasoned pros. The creativity and innovation that these 2 students put into these recipes were really remarkable and delicious," stated Guy Simmons, Vice President of Marketing & Product Development for Sea Watch International.
William's recipe for Clam & Grits brought out the best in Southern Classic Cuisine and won him the first place prize of $2,500.00.
"I wanted to incorporate as much southern flavor as possible without it being too overwhelming. The flavors all had to be simple and most importantly, had to make sense. It was awesome to see how many people enjoyed my cooking," said Long.
For William Recipe for Clam and Grits go to the recipe area on our website and look under entrees.