Tonight 's episode of "Top Chef" begins with the the chefs competing in a
crawfish inspired Quickfire Challenge. The chefs are tasked with preparing a version of Crawfish Étouffée. (“A
smothered shellfish dish traditionally served over rice”) The chef who wins
this Quickfire wins Immunity from Elimination. Chef John Besh serves as guest
judge.
Nina: Italian Style Étouffée with Pico Pasta
Carrie: Spanish Style Étouffée with Crawfish Broth & Chickpeas
Nicholas: Crawfish with Shrimp Mousse Stuffed in Napa
Cabbage Shirley: Singapore Chili Crab Étouffée with Crawfish Stock
Brian: Étouffée with Gochujang, Corn, Peppers, and Crab Meat
Carlos: Soup with Crawfish, Guajillos, Garlic, & Corn
Stephanie: Crawfish Bisque with Parisian Gnocchi
John Besh’s Favorite Dishes are by: Brian, Nina, and Shirley
John Besh’s Least Favorite dishes are by: Carrie, Nicholas,
Stephanie and Carlos
Winner: Shirley-she wins Immunity from Elimination.
Elimination Challenge:
Chefs must create a dish highlighting two different types of fresh seafood. The
chefs will serve their dishes to 200 guests at a party thrown by The Louisiana
Seafood Council.
Brian: Grilled Swordfish, Shrimp & Sweet Onion Puree
Nicholas: Oyster Leek Soup, Champagne Emulsion & Cured Amberjack
Carrie: Flounder Croquettes with Oyster Emulsion
Shirley: Tuna & Amberjack Ceviche with Aged Soy Sauce
Nina: Marinated Wahoo Tuna with Salsa Verde & Tomato Sauce
Carlos: Amberjack Ceviche with Rustic Peach & Shrimp Relish
Stephanie: Fried Louisiana Oysters with Tuna & Pickled Mushrooms
Judges’ Favorite dishes
are by: Nina, Stephanie, and Brian
Winner: Stephanie
Judges’ Least
Favorite dishes are by: Nicholas, Carrie, and Carlos
Carrie is sent
home-the judges all agreed that she did not highlight the freshness of the
seafood.
Next week the chefs cook French and Spanish cuisine.
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