Jumbo Shrimp and Lump Crab Hushpuppies are 'Next Top Product'

Chef Sean Frye's recipe won U.S. Foods Contest, and will hit menus nationwide this coming spring.

ROSEMONT, Ill. - U.S. Foods declared Chef Sean Frye's savory jumbo shrimp and lump crab "hushpuppies" the winner of its Next Top Product contest, U.S. Foods announced.

The hushpuppies prevailed as a crowd favorite and received the highest score at the U.S. Foods Fall Food Lovers Forum. As the winner, Chef Frye has the opportunity to have his recipe appear on menues nationwide when U.S. Foods unveils the next Chef's Line product in the spring, in addition to receiving $20,000 in cash and prizes, U.S. Foods said.

"There's no question that my customers at Shuck N Jive (Richardson, Texas) enjoy these hushpuppies every day," said Frye. "Now, U.S. Foods has provided me with a way to share one of Richardson's favorite receipies with diners across the country."

Launched in June, the Next Top Product contest sought out flavorful, innovative recipes from US Foods customers to add to its Chef’s Line product offerings. The contest received hundreds of submissions from customers across the country and after naming the top 30 recipes, US Foods put the fate of the contest into the hands of its fans. US Foods’ Facebook fans voted for their favorite recipes, and the chef with the highest number of votes in each category was chosen to compete in the final cook off. 
 
“The Next Top Product contest has given us the opportunity to really connect with our customers,” said Pietro Satriano, chief merchandising officer, US Foods. “Chef Frye prepared an outstanding dish, and his recipe will be a great addition to the Chef’s Line products.”
 
To learn more, visit USFoods.com.