The 2008 NATIONAL OYSTER COOK OFF was held October 18th in Leonardtown, Maryland in conjunction with the St. Mary's County Oyster Festival. This annual cook-off is always a fun event and this year was no exception.

Hors d' Oeuvres Category

1st Brendan Cahill - Oyster en Brochette with Remoulade Sauce (Grand Prize)
2nd Antoinette Leal - Grilled Oysters with Prosciutto Brandy Butter
3rd Loic Jaffres - Southern Maryland Oysters Cafe (Peoples Choice Award)

 

Soups & Stews Category

1st Mike Strejc - Oyster Barley Soup
2nd Judy Armstrong - Oyster Etouffe
3rd Lisa Grant - Golden Oyster and Potato Bisque with Crispy Prosciutto and Chives

 

Main Dish Category

1st Michaela Rosenthal - Oyster Sandwiches w/Lemon Tahini Sauce (Best Presentation)
2nd Dawn Brown - Burrito Style Ostiones Fritas
3rd Jack Campbell - Manicotti Stuffed with Oysters in Lemon Caper Cream Sauce
 

Pictures courtesy of Lisa Grant, Michaela Rosenthal
& Maryland Seafood & Aquaculture