Seafood is an essential part of a well-balanced diet, but getting it fresh isn't always affordable for families, according to a 2022 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

We are, however, not nearly as diligent about the seafood that we import … and we import about 80% of the seafood we eat in this country. What not to buy? The U.S. imports a majority of its seafood.

With spatula in hand and cameras rolling, Premier Peter Malinauskas donned a chef’s hat and put his cooking skills to the ...

Add seafood stock (or chicken broth), garlic and bay leaf. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Add smoked sausage and browned seafood. Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until seafood is cooked through.

The winner of the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off will represent the state at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

I opted for a combination of shrimp, mussels and snow crab ($26) for my seafood boil, and was especially curious about the crab (if a dish is in the name of the restaurant, it better be good).

The 18th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off will take place at The Harbor Center in Slidell on Friday, June 27, the first time for the competition on the northshore.