Massachusetts Chef Wins Great American Seafood Cook-Off In New Orleans

Steamed lobsters on a tray ready for dinner in a tiny, rustic cottage on Cape Cod.

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A Massachusetts chef took home the top prize at the 22nd Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans.

Chef Quang Tran was crowned King of American Seafood Saturday after serving a dish featuring New England lobster prepared two ways.

A Florida chef finished second, while a chef from Tennessee placed third.

This is the third time in the last 5 years that a chef representing Massachusetts has won the competition.

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