Symphony of Seafood.

• Author: Pounds, Nancy
• Position: DINING

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The 19th annual Alaska Symphony of Seafood will showcase a bevy of flavorful seafood creations this month. The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation organizes the event. The Symphony of Seafood includes a new products contest judged by top chefs, manufacturers and buyers in Seattle on Feb. 2. The Gala Soiree and Awards Ceremony is Feb. 10 in Anchorage.

Winners from the Seattle invite-only event are revealed in Anchorage at the awards ceremony. The two locations for the Symphony of Seafood provide opportunities for participants to introduce new products from Alaska fisheries to culinary experts, seafood distributors and national media, foundation officials said.

Entries are classified into three categories: retail, foodservice and smoked products. Entries can be crafted from salmon, whitefish or shellfish. Judges evaluate entries based on packaging and...