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Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

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Karlos Knott is the big winner

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Chef Karlos Knott, of The Cajun Saucer in Arnaudville, took home the 2025 King of Louisiana Seafood title on Friday.

Knott beat 11 other chefs from around the state to win the 18th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. He prepared a dish he called "All Roads Lead to Arnaudville," consisting of a Roman-style pizza with butter-poached Louisiana shrimp.

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