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YUM: Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash

New Orleans restaurateur Chef Emeril Lagasse and his New Orleans area restaurants are proudly participating in the Gulf Coast Seafood & Tourism Bash sponsored by BP - a two-week celebration of Gulf Coast seafood and tourism tied toNew Orleans hosting the Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship. 

Lagasse, an avid Gulf fisherman, has been cooking up several Gulf seafood inspired tailgating recipes with players and sports enthusiasts this week and will continue to in the coming pre-game action around the BCS National Championship.

The Bash includes Gulf Coast seafood at official Allstate Sugar Bowl and Allstate BCS National Championship galas and pregame parties; promotional announcements during the games; vacation giveaways to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; seafood samplings for fans and media in New Orleans, and more.

Follow along with Gulf Coast Seafood and Tourism Bash presented by BP activities and updates on Twitter with #gonegulfing and at www.gulfcst2012.com

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And, here are some of Emeril’s favorite seafood-inspired recipes:

Hot Jalapeno Crab Dip:http://www.emerils.com/recipe/name/hot_jalapeno_crab_dip.html

Barbeque Shrimp:http://www.emerils.com/recipe/4531/New-Orleans-Bbq-Shrimp

, NY Culinary Travel Examiner

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