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• Louisiana seafood gets special certification Play Video

  May 14, 2013 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Seafood tagged its first package of "Certified Authentic Louisiana Wild Seafood" today. It's a brand that's intended to ensure consumers they're getting the best product available. The "Vermillion Bay Sweet White Shrimp" got the honor of being the first to be labeled authentic. "Our... more »

• Crawfish prices high, expected to drop Play Video

  March 29, 2013 4:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crawfish are a hot commodity this weekend as families gather to observe the Easter holiday, but prices are higher than normal. One local seafood retailer said they had to increase price for the first time this Easter because of supply and demand. Still, crawfish lovers... more »

• Lent, seafood seasons officially begin Play Video

  February 13, 2013 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Today marks the start of Lent, a time when those who observe will cutting back on meat. As a result, places like Tony's Seafood are prepared with additional orders. "It's going to be busy through the whole Lenten season," said co-owner of Tony's Seafood, Bill... more »

• Shrimp season to close in some La. inside waters

  January 16, 2013 7:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that fall shrimp season will close Friday in all state inside waters east of the Mississippi River - except for the open waters of Breton and Chandeleur Sounds. The department said in a news release Tuesday that it... more »

• Recipients picked for BP tourism, seafood grants

  November 7, 2012 3:17 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - More than 100 nonprofit groups and government entities have been picked to get shares of $43.7 million in BP funds to promote the Gulf Coast's tourism and seafood industries following the company's 2010 oil spill. The first round of grants announced Wednesday by court-supervised claims administrator Patrick... more »

• Louisiana seafood to get new label Play Video

  October 18, 2012 6:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana seafood will soon get a new brand to assure you it's from state waters. It's a move to brand the state's product similar to "Idaho Potatoes" or "Maine Lobster." Local chefs are excited to push the local product and know how important it is to the... more »

• Worker cooked to death at California tuna plant

  October 15, 2012 12:54 PM

  SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. - Authorities say a 62-year-old employee was cooked to death at a Southern California seafood plant for tuna maker Bumble Bee Foods. The Whittier Daily News reports Jose Melena was found shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday at the plant in Santa Fe Springs. Erika Monterroza is... more »

• La. develops seafood certification program

  October 12, 2012 7:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In a new effort to brand Louisiana seafood, the state has started a new certification program. State officials say the Louisiana Certified Seafood Program is meant to make consumers think of Louisiana seafood in a "geographically-based" way, similar to the way consumers now think of Maine's... more »

• US seafood catch reaches 17-year high

  September 19, 2012 2:56 PM

  PORTLAND, Maine. - The U.S. seafood catch reached a 17-year high in 2011, with all regions of the country showing increases in both the volume and value of their harvests. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday that commercial fishermen last year caught 10.1 billion pounds of fish and... more »

• Middendorf's set to fry after flood Play Video

  September 10, 2012 5:33 PM

  AKERS - Middendorf's is ready to fry their famous thin catfish fillets again after Hurricane Isaac flooded the restaurant, some areas as deep as six feet. It's not the famous restaurant's first run-in with flood water, one reason owner Horst Pfeifer built the kitchen up high and added a... more »

• Isaac hits Louisiana crabbers hard

  September 7, 2012 2:37 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A Slidell crab processor says his business is suffering because Hurricane Isaac knocked many crabbers out of action. Gary Bauer says sunken boats, damaged docks and a lack of electricity and ice are among the problems crabbers face. An assessment Friday by the state's seafood promotion board... more »

• Post-Isaac seafood meeting held

  September 7, 2012 10:39 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Seafood industry leaders are assessing the effects of Hurricane Isaac. Ewell Smith, director of the state's seafood promotion board, says fishing communities such as Delacroix, Hopedale and Lafitte suffered damage in the storm. Smith said figures on how the storm affected the industry were being compiled Friday.... more »

• Pointe Coupee 4H team wins national seafood cookoff

  September 4, 2012 5:11 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - For the first time since the Great American Seafood Cookoff was founded, a Louisiana team of high school students took home the top prize. Pointe Coupee high school students Grant Jourdan, Natalie Hardy, Annie Gosserand, and Katie Lacour won the top prize at the cookoff in... more »

• Study: Dispersants may have hurt Gulf food chain

  July 31, 2012 4:45 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A study on possible effects of the 2010 BP oil spill indicates dispersants may have killed plankton - some of the ocean's tiniest plants and creatures - and disrupted the food chain in the Gulf of Mexico, one of the nation's richest seafood grounds. Scientists say the... more »

• Company pleads guilty in seafood mislabel case

  June 6, 2012 7:08 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - An Illinois-based seafood distributor has pleaded guilty in Louisiana to conspiring to mislabel commercially-sold shrimp. Federal prosecutors say Worldwide Shrimp Company, of Highland Park, entered the plea Tuesday before U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey in New Orleans. Court documents say the company distributed shrimp to supermarkets, retail... more »

• 2 seafood firms accused of mislabeling shrimp

  May 23, 2012 10:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana seafood processing plant and an Illinois seafood distributor have each been charged with one count of mislabeling over $100,000 worth of commercially-sold shrimp. Federal prosecutors in New Orleans announced the charges, a felony violation of the Lacey Act, in a news release Wednesday. Doran Sea-Pak,... more »

• Crowds clamor for crawfish on Easter weekend Play Video

  April 6, 2012 4:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Thousands of people are flocking to seafood shops and crawfish stands to get a taste of the swamp's tastiest treat. The crimson crustacean is often a favorite dish during the Easter weekend and some come from miles away to get a taste. "I started off at... more »

• Mike Anderson's Seafood reopens today after December fire

  March 22, 2012 10:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After a fire destroyed Mike Anderson's Seafood on Lee Drive in Baton Rouge back in December 2011, the restaurant is finally reopening today and the general manager is showing News 2 the renovations. News 2's Olivia LaBorde finds out where the investigation is at this point,... more »

• Crawfish season underway

  February 24, 2012 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE- As the Lenten season begins, the unofficial kickoff of crawfish season is well underway. Hundreds of people, especially Catholics, traditionally purchase the Louisiana specialty on Fridays in lieu of meat. This season, though, consumers will see some of the highest prices for mudbugs in years. News... more »

• Mike Anderson's damaged by fire overnight Play Video

  December 13, 2011 3:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire Tuesday at a popular restaurant in Baton Rouge. Firefighters responded to a blaze at Mike Anderson's Seafood on West Lee Drive around 1:30 this morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire started in... more »

• Jindal wagers seafood vs. BBQ in SEC Championship

  December 2, 2011 2:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Bobby Jindal told reporters today he'd bet Georgia's governor that LSU would bring home the SEC Championship. Jindal said he'd put forward the usual wager: a Louisiana seafood dinner. In return, Gov. Nathan Deal wagered a meal of Georgia barbecue and a case of Diet... more »

• State officials announce new seafood testing website

  October 7, 2011 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana officials seeking to erase the stereotype of tainted shrimp, crab and fish dirtied by the Gulf oil spill unveiled a new website Friday that contains test results they say prove to restaurants and consumers that the state's seafood is safe to eat. The website www.gulfsource.org... more »

• La. groups seek to block immigrant wage increase

  September 14, 2011 5:37 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana seafood and sugar cane processors, hotel owners and operators of amusement parks are among the business interests who hope a federal judge will block new federal rules that they say could increase the wages they are required to pay to temporary foreign workers by as much... more »

• Expert says Gulf seafood is safe, well-tested

  August 1, 2011 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A seafood industry expert says there is still a perception problem with seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, but that is the only problem. Lucina Lampila, a seafood specialist with the LSU Ag Center, says surveys indicate people in other parts of the country still have concerns... more »

• River silt a problem in Morgan City

  June 14, 2011 5:04 PM

  MORGAN CITY - Less than a month ago, News 2 visited a flooded seafood restaurant in Morgan City that had between four and five feet of water from the Atchafalaya River. Since then flood waters have subsided, but owner Robert Conner is dealing with a much bigger problem. In... more »

• La. seeks federal aid for fishing industry

  May 10, 2011 3:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana is asking the federal government to authorize financial assistance for fishermen and other business owners who could be impacted by possible flooding from the Mississippi River's rising waters. State Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham announced Monday that he has asked the Commerce Department for a "commercial... more »

• Seafood prices higher, one year after spill

  April 20, 2011 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE- One year after the oil spill, many seafood restaurants are still experiencing the effects of the Gulf disaster, but the biggest drawback is beginning to wane. Originally restaurants were worried about the perception of Gulf food, but recently more people are eating seafood without caution. "The perception... more »

• Grand Isle seafood workers desperate for work a year after the spill

  April 19, 2011 6:50 PM

  GRAND ISLE - Some fishermen in the Grand Isle area say the year since the Gulf oil spill has been like "a living hell". Over at Dean's Seafood Processing, hundreds of shrimpers used to bury the conveyor belts with shrimp. Now, workers spend their days cleaning, the belts idle... more »

• Oyster season east of Calcasieu Lake to close

  March 23, 2011 5:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it is closing the oyster season on the east side of Calcasieu Lake more than a month early to protect against "sustained heavy harvest pressure" in the area. The department announced Tuesday that it issued an emergency order to close... more »

• Seafood industry lobbying DC

  February 9, 2011 7:02 AM

  NEW ORLEANS- Representatives of Louisiana's seafood industry are in Washington this week, talking with federal officials about various challenges facing their industry, especially in the aftermath of the BP oil spill. Oyster dealer Mike Voisin says meetings Tuesday included talks with the Environmental Protection Agency and a task force... more »

• Gulf seafood sales get a boost from the military

  February 5, 2011 11:12 AM

  NEW ORLEANS- Sales of Gulf of Mexico seafood are getting a boost from the military after being hammered by last year's BP oil spill, which left consumers fearing the water's bounty had been tainted. Milt Ackerman, president of Military Solutions Inc., says 10 products including fish, shrimp, oysters, crab... more »

• Gulf seafood reps to visit DC

  February 5, 2011 9:55 AM

  NEW ORLEANS- Representatives of Louisiana seafood will be in Washington, D.C. next week to meet with the state's delegation to discuss the industries recovery from the BP oil spill. In years past, the annual visit focused on Louisiana oysters, but given the impact of last year's oil spill, Louisiana's... more »

• US seafood industry creates marketing coalition

  January 23, 2011 11:00 AM

  PORTLAND, Maine- The meat industry has its "Beef, It's What's for Dinner" promotion. Pork producers market their product as "the other white meat." Now, the U.S. seafood industry is preparing to cast its own marketing net in a bid to reel in more consumers. More than 50 fishing and... more »

• Experts disagree on safety of Gulf seafood

  November 19, 2010 2:43 PM

  CHARLESTON, S.C. - Experts at an international conference disagreed Friday on whether it's safe to eat seafood from the Gulf of Mexico after the oil spill earlier this year. The government says Gulf seafood is safe to eat. However, Ed Cake, president of Gulf Environmental Associates in Ocean Springs, Miss.,... more »

• Experts say nation unprepared for Gulf spill

  November 19, 2010 12:27 PM

  CHARLESTON, S.C. - Experts at an international conference in South Carolina agree the United States was poorly prepared for the spill that pumped about 170 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The government has assured the public that Gulf seafood is safe, but there were differences... more »

• A diminished opening for state oyster season

  November 14, 2010 10:02 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Public oyster waters are opening on Louisiana's coast, but it's a smaller area than usual. Monday's scheduled opening was delayed indefinitely for a broad area east of the Mississippi River. The availability of marketable Louisiana oysters has already been diminished by natural and man-made factors, including the... more »

• Jindal announcement concerning seafood and tourism

  November 1, 2010 9:13 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Governor Bobby Jindal will make what his office calls a, "major announcement" concerning seafood and tourism. It will be during a stop in New Orleans at 10:45. Stay tuned to WBRZ.com, @WBRZ on Twitter and WBRZ on Facebook for updates. more »

• Feds: new tests confirm safety of Gulf seafood

  October 29, 2010 4:58 PM

  Federal scientists say a new spate of testing for chemical dispersant in Gulf of Mexico seafood has found no problems, and Gulf seafood is safe to eat. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Food and Drug Administration said Friday that the new round of testing found only a... more »

• Chefs plan night to support Gulf seafood

  October 27, 2010 12:34 PM

  More than 150 chefs from around the nation are planning to show their support for Gulf of Mexico seafood by cooking and serving it in what's been dubbed "America's Night Out for Gulf Seafood." The Dec. 1 event will see prominent chefs serving seafood to diners, friends and family,... more »

• NOAA opens more Gulf waters to fishing

  October 22, 2010 12:37 PM

  Another area of the Gulf of Mexico has been reopened to commercial and recreational fishing after tests found seafood in the area to have no oil contamination to bar consumption. The 7,037-square-mile area of Gulf waters that was reopened is about 70 miles south of the Florida panhandle, between... more »

• U. S. Commerce chief says Gulf seafood safe to eat

  October 5, 2010 3:28 PM

  U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said Tuesday he has complete confidence in the safety of seafood caught in Gulf of Mexico waters that have been reopened since BP's underwater well blew out, spewing millions of gallons of oil into the sea. However, he recognizes the region has an ongoing image... more »

• Commerce Secretary Locke to tour seafood lab

  October 5, 2010 10:26 AM

  U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will tour a federal lab in Mississippi where seafood caught in the Gulf of Mexico is being tested to determine if it is tainted by oil. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lab is the first stop for seafood being prepared for analysis as federal... more »

• More of the Gulf reopened for fishing

  October 1, 2010 12:57 PM

  Another chunk of the Gulf of Mexico has been opened to fishing after seafood tests and surveys found no oil contamination threat. The 5,628-square-mile area is just west of the Mississippi River delta and about 75 miles south of the BP well that spewed millions of gallons of oil... more »

• Gulf coast eyes tourism boost from fall fishing

  September 22, 2010 12:49 PM

  The tourism industry along the northern Gulf Coast has a new bet for surviving the winter: Red snapper. The federal government has approved an unusual autumn fishing season for the popular fish, which is a favorite prey for anglers who missed nearly an entire summer of saltwater fishing because... more »

• Chef of the Month - Black and Gold Shrimp

  September 22, 2010 5:48 AM

  3-5 small to medium asparagus spears 9-12 Louisiana 16/20 count shrimp, peeled (leave the tail) and deveined 1-2 tsp your favorite blackened seasoning Healthy pat of unsalted butter Bamboo skewers, soaked in water Small bunch parsley, finely chopped Lemon, cut into wedges *hollandaise -8 oz unsalted butter -3 egg yolks... more »

• Lt. Gov. requests $75 million for tourism advertising

  September 20, 2010 5:30 PM

  Lieutenant Governor Scott Angelle is requesting $75 million from BP for tourism advertising. This is the second request for money after the state received $15 million earlier this summer. A recent national perception study of Louisiana after the Gulf oil spill shows the majority of Americans believe the oil crisis... more »

• Consumers bring up questions about seafood

  September 6, 2010 10:28 PM

  The Food and Drug Administration took over the multi-step testing of Gulf seafood due to the BP oil spill. Some wonder, however, if it’s enough to keep the confidence that seafood is safe. If you live in Louisiana, you're probably never going to cut Gulf seafood from your diet. However,... more »

• Feds plan 'dockside chats' on seafood

  August 26, 2010 5:35 AM

  Federal officials are planning what they are calling "dockside chats" to promote information about the safety of Gulf seafood. Eight events are being planned at sites in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida panhandle. Senior officials from the Obama administration will take part. more »

• Chef of the Month - Sweet Basil Seafood with Smoked Salmon

  August 25, 2010 8:07 AM

  2 oz Jumbo Crab Meat 2 oz Cooked 41/50 Shrimp 1 1/2 oz Smoked Salmon 1 oz Remoulade 1 oz Lemon Vinaigrette 1 Tsp Parsley 3 large leafs Sweet Basil Julienned To taste Old Bay 2 each Taro Chips 1 1/2oz Olive Oil Salt and Pepper 1/2 oz Fine Chopped... more »

• Gov. Jindal wants BP to pay for seafood monitoring

  August 19, 2010 4:24 PM

  Gov. Bobby Jindal wants a $173 million program - paid for by BP PLC - to monitor the safety and quality of Louisiana seafood for the next five years. The program also would provide marketing funds to promote the state's seafood to consumers. During a news conference Thursday, Jindal says... more »

• Nicholls State comfirms safety of seafood

  August 18, 2010 5:49 AM

  The Institute for Seafood Studies at Nicholls State University say consumers of Louisiana seafood can be confident in the findings of the safety assurances issued by government agencies. The results of intensive investigations have consistently shown that seafood harvested from state and federally designated open fishing areas present no public... more »

• US commerce secretary coming to Louisiana

  August 16, 2010 4:49 AM

  Today U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will be in Louisiana, and seafood's on his agenda and menu. After a late-morning tour of a shrimp processing plant in Lafitte, he will have lunch with Gulf fishermen at a seafood restaurant in Metairie. In the afternoon, Locke has an economic roundtable in... more »

• Lt. Gov. invites Obama to Shrimp & Petroleum fest

  August 12, 2010 5:12 AM

  Lt. Gov. Scott Angelle has invited President Barack Obama to attend the 75th annual Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival next month to show support for hardworking Americans. Angelle notes that the Gulf oil spill has spawned widespread "misperceptions that are negatively affecting the (state's seafood) industry." He says the festival... more »

• State leaders hope reimbursements will cover costs

  August 9, 2010 5:36 PM

  State treasurer John Kennedy says BP has paid Louisiana $115 million for day-to-day operations. Kennedy says it will probably take much more once the final bill has been calculated. He says that work is taking place right now. Kennedy says it was nearly impossible to determine a dollar... more »

• La. seafood leaders plan meeting with Obama

  August 9, 2010 5:44 AM

  Seafood industry representatives are in Washington to help boost Gulf seafood confidence. Today the seafood representatives have an appearance planned with President Barack Obama and members of the New Orleans Saints. One member of the delegation is making plans to create a 30-foot-long po' boy for officials in Washington. The... more »

• Gulf seafood industry tries to shake an oily image

  August 7, 2010 10:39 AM

  Those who harvest, process and sell the Gulf of Mexico's famous seafood are trying to convince wary consumers the catch is not only delicious, but safe. Some fishing grounds have begun to open more than three months after BP's blown-out well began gushing crude, and tests show seafood caught... more »

• State, seafood industry want long-term testing, promotion

  August 5, 2010 9:48 PM

  The governor and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries want a 20 year, $450 million deal to test and promote seafood safety. So far, BP has offered a two year commitment. The seafood industry says it's going to take long-term, consumer-confidence efforts to return to pre-spill sales, and BP... more »

• LDWF says La. needs more money to test seafood

  August 5, 2010 5:46 PM

  The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries secretary Robert Barham says Louisiana will need more money for testing seafood. Barham says the national perception is most of Louisiana is covered with oil, and our seafood is contaminated. He says a seafood safety plan must include proper testing and marketing... more »

• Chef of the Month - Steak Danielle

  July 28, 2010 5:32 AM

  8-10 oz. beef or pork fillet 2 oz Marchan di Vin 1-1/2 T Bernaise or Hollandaise sauce 1-2 oz. crabmeat 3-4 asparagus spears Cook fillet to desired taste. On a plate, place Marchan di Vin and place fillet on top. Top steak with Bernaise and crabmeat. Place cooked asparagus spears... more »

• Jindal pushes for faster federal seafood testing

  July 19, 2010 2:52 PM

  Gov. Bobby Jindal wants the federal government to step up testing of seafood samples from Louisiana waters so they can be quickly reopened to commercial fishing. The state opened the areas for sport fishing on Thursday. But on Monday, Jindal and Louisiana seafood industry leaders complained that the Food... more »

• Seafood safe from oil

  July 15, 2010 7:25 PM

  The Department of Health and Hospitals said the best way to tell if oil is in seafood is to smell it. DHH said if oil has contaminated a batch of oysters, fish, or shrimp, two telltale signs will give it away: when the cuisine is sniffed, eyes will water... more »

• Chef KD closes restaurant

  July 9, 2010 6:02 PM

  Kevin Diez, known to many as Chef KD, is calling it quits on his restaurant, 'Family Traditions' in Gonzales today. The restaurant, which opened in February, had a positive start. After the oil spill, however, people began questioning whether the seafood was safe to eat. Chef KD says yes. ... more »

• Celebrity chefs tout La. seafood

  June 28, 2010 2:30 PM

  A number of celebrity chefs have one message for residents along the gulf coast, stop worrying about the seafood in the Gulf of Mexico. Tom Colicchio, a James Beard winner and owner of several restaurants in New York City and other places, says he usually prefers seafood from the... more »

• U.S. raps on Asian shrimpers' doors after oil spill

  June 28, 2010 12:47 PM

  As the Gulf Coast oil spill continues to gush, U.S. seafood suppliers are turning to Asia to ensure Americans have enough shrimp for their gumbos, Creoles and cocktails this summer, but some of those overseas cupboards are low themselves. Several countries in the world's top shrimp-producing region are struggling... more »

• Chef of the Month - Salmon Rouge

  June 23, 2010 6:02 AM

  Salmon Rouge (4) 8-9oz skinless salmon filets with preferred *seasoning *Tony's, Season All, Mrs. Dash 3 tablespoon oil for saute (olive, peanut, or vegetable) Herbed Pasta 4 Cups Angel Hair pasta or preferred cooked pasta (12) Peeled and deveined large shrimp 1 tablespoon olive oil for saute 1 tablespoon lemon... more »

• Customers question seafood, then chow down

  June 23, 2010 5:57 AM

  One of New Orleans' top restaurants is finding plenty of customers for Gulf seafood, and plenty of questions as well. Commander's Palace says since the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, customers have asked if the seafood on their menu is safe. Workers say they have no problem... more »

• Seafood lovers say rising costs are worth it

  June 17, 2010 6:03 PM

  The price of seafood is rising, but restaurant owners and vendors are doing everything possible to ensure consumers are getting what they want. "We're paying a lot more for especially crabs and shrimp. We're paying a lot for it than what we usually are, and the volume is a lot... more »

• Chef of the Month - Fresh Catfish with Grapefruit Buerre Blanc

  June 16, 2010 5:35 AM

  4 catfish fillets Salt & Pepper or Preferred Seasoning Flour for dusting 3 tablespoons oil Saute for 4 minutes on each side at med - medium high heat. Sauce 3 diced shallots 1 tablespoon garlic 1 ½ cups of Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice ½ cup white wine 1 Teaspoon whole... more »

• Obama pronounces Gulf seafood safe to eat

  June 14, 2010 3:24 PM

  President Barack Obama says from the oil-stricken Gulf of Mexico that seafood from the region is safe to eat and announced a new coordinated effort to make sure it stays that way. In remarks from Theodore, Ala., on Monday, Obama said that the government will step up its inspections... more »

• Shrimp certification program created

  June 8, 2010 5:49 AM

  A program to market and certify Louisiana's wild-caught shrimp will be created and funded by two bills that have received final legislative passage. The branding campaign is designed to help the state's ailing shrimp industry, which has complained about foreign shrimp flooding the market. The bills backed by Gov. Bobby... more »

• Trained noses to sniff out Gulf seafood for oil

  June 7, 2010 6:01 AM

  Some seafood inspectors working along the Gulf of Mexico are using their noses to keep oil-tainted seafood from consumers. They're being trained to use their noses to sniff out offending odors. It's a daunting task to look over all the catch pulled in by thousands of fisherman across the four-state... more »

• Chef of the Month - Kingfish

  June 2, 2010 8:07 AM

  Ingredients: 4 - 6oz Redfish Filets 1 egg ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tbs lemon juice 1 tsp Tabasco 1 pinch salt 1 pinch white pepper 2 cups of flour Pasta: ½ cup olive oil 4 cups cook cooked angel hair pasta ½ pounds peeled and deveined shrimp ½ lb... more »

• Buy from the boat program up and running

  June 2, 2010 6:08 AM

  Folks in Delcambre with a taste for fresh seafood will like a new program set up by the port. An internet link will allow consumers to place their orders with commercial fishermen while the boats are still out at sea. According to the LSU AgCenter, in less than a month... more »

• Seafood supplies ready for weekend

  May 28, 2010 5:53 PM

  Despite the oil spill in the Gulf, many seafood suppliers say they have enough fish and shellfish to go around this Memorial Day weekend. One local supplier claims they've only had trouble finding enough oysters to satisfy the craving customers. "We have plenty of seafood. We have a lot... more »

• Chef of the Month - Shrimp Toast

  May 19, 2010 11:21 AM

  Edamame Salad: 2 and 1/2 pounds edamame (out of pod, thawed, raw) 2 each red bell pepper (fine dice) 1 bunch cilantro (fine chop) 4 oz ponzu 2 each limes (juiced and zested) 1 tablespoon kosher salt Add all ingredients one day ahead of use and chill. Japonaise: 2 cup... more »

• Restaurants worried about seafood supply

  May 17, 2010 5:37 PM

  State health officials reopened two rich fishing zones off the coast of Louisiana today, but seven others remain closed. Locally, restaurants are worried the oil slick will affect their bottom lines. At "On the Half Shell" in Prarieville, workers pride themselves on fresh seafood. However, the recent oil... more »

• DHH testing seafood impacted by oil

  May 14, 2010 3:32 PM

  State health experts are testing seafood taken from areas off the Louisiana Coast for a potentially dangerous carcinogen. They are testing oysters, fish and shrimp for hydrocarbons that could be caused by the oil. "We haven't got any testing results from areas impacted by the oil because we... more »

• May 13 fishing updates

  May 13, 2010 10:32 PM

  Louisiana officials made more changes for the seafood industry in response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The state Department of Health and Hospitals closed oyster harvesting area 17 at sunset Thursday. However, areas 9 and 13 will reopen Friday at sunrise. The areas were closed... more »

• Oil spill shuts off more oyster harvesting

  May 11, 2010 2:00 AM

  The growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to affect Louisiana's seafood industry nearly three weeks after an offshore rig exploded and sank. Monday, the state's Department of Health and Hospitals closed oyster harvesting bed Area 13, effective at sunset. The area is west of the Mississippi... more »

• Seafood makes moms happy

  May 9, 2010 6:16 PM

  On a day when many children celebrate their mothers', many moms are choosing to celebrate seafood. With the oil spill threatening gulf's seafood coffers, thousands of families in Louisiana picked restaurants serving up fresh seafood. "I love oysters and I can't get enough of them and unfortunately we better... more »

• U.S. working to assure safety of Gulf seafood

  May 6, 2010 2:08 PM

  Commerce Secretary Gary Locke says his agency is working to assure the seafood from the Gulf of Mexico is safe to eat. This also applies to Gulf seafood already in grocery stores and in restaurants. Portions of the Gulf have been closed to fishing in order to check... more »

• Chef of the Month - Da Kine Shrimp

  May 5, 2010 5:51 AM

  Ingredients: 8 shrimp 4 oz. guacamole 8 Blue Corn Tortilla (cut into quarters and fried as chips) 1 oz Shrimp Marinade 2 oz Chipotle Ranch Chipotle Ranch Ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, milk, heavy cream, chipotle peppers, and cilantro (chopped fine) Chop chipotle peppers into a paste first. Mix all ingredients... more »

• BR restaurants ready for worst case scenario

  May 4, 2010 10:13 PM

  Restaurant operators in Baton Rouge say customers are coming in with cravings and concerns. Owners and managers told News 2 that customers are asking them what they'll do when the fisheries are overtaken by oil. Some say they'll change menus, while others say they go out-of-state for supply. ... more »

• DHH Secretary talks about food, air concerns

  May 4, 2010 5:10 PM

  La. Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine sat down with Sylvia Weatherspoon on News 2 at 4 to talk about food and air concerns relating to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. more »

• Fisherman working to save La. seafood industry

  May 3, 2010 10:22 PM

  Fisherman west of the Mississippi River are hitting the Gulf in droves trying to keep the state's seafood industry on track. The fishing on the east side of the river has been closed due to the threatening oil spill. In Chauvin, south of Houma, some fisherman are making three... more »

• People stock up on Gulf Coast seafood

  May 3, 2010 7:05 PM

  The fear of oil contaminated seafood has prompted some people to buy now. Greg Miller took off from work to stock up on seafood today. He bought 40 pounds of shrimp, crab meat, crawfish and other seafood. "I see a possible need for it with the oil spill... more »