BATON ROUGE, La., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana Fish Fry, the Baton Rouge-born authority on authentic Cajun flavors, today announces the launch of the Bayou Beat Shorty Shaker, an all-purpose seafood seasoning co-created with Grammy-winning New Orleans native Trombone Shorty. Inspired by the flavors and vibrant culture of his hometown, the new blend represents a fusion of Louisiana's rich musical and culinary heritage, bringing the unmistakable Louisiana groove to kitchens nationwide.

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BATON ROUGE, La., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisiana Fish Fry, the Baton Rouge-born authority on authentic Cajun flavors, today announces the launch of the Bayou Beat Shorty Shaker, an all-purpose seafood seasoning co-created with Grammy-winning New Orleans native Trombone Shorty. Inspired by the flavors and vibrant culture of his hometown, the new blend represents a fusion of Louisiana's rich musical and culinary heritage, bringing the unmistakable Louisiana groove to kitchens nationwide.

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Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.