Chopped "Salt Pearls Of Wisdom" Recap (6/17/14)

 

On tonight's episode of Chopped, the following four chefs entered the Chopped Kitchen to compete for the title of Chopped Champion and $10,000:

 

Iain Falconer, Executive Chef at Coppers Mill in NY

 

Clara Park, Freelance Chef in PA

 

Steve Lohse, Executive Chef at Lavender Lake in NY

 

Jonathan Mailo, Chef de Cuisine at BLT Prime in NYC

 

 

For the Appetizer Round, the chefs had 20 minutes to create a dish using Head On Shrimp, Pickled Raisins, Roasted Chickpeas, & Romanesco Cauliflower.

 

Iain made Poached Shrimp with Romanesco Sauce

 

Clara made Sautéed Shrimp with Romanesco Puree

 

Steve made Head on Shrimp with Chickpea Puree

 

Jonathan made Sautéed Shrimp with Romanesco Ragout 

 

 

Chopped: Chef Iain Falconer. His shrimp was overcooked.

 

 

The Entrée Round tasked the chefs with Baklava, Bluefish, Recaito (mix of onions, garlic, green bell peppers, and cilantro sautéed in olive oil) & Salt Pearls.

 

Steve made Bluefish and Chips with Remoulade Sauce

 

Clara made Soy-Glazed Bluefish with Pomme Puree

 

Jonathan made Pan Seared Bluefish with Romesco Sauce

 

 

Chopped: Chef Jonathan Mailo. The judges felt that his romesco sauce lacked flavor. 

 

 

In the Dessert Round, the mystery basket contained Vodka-Infused Chocolate Milk, Persimmons, Crumpets & Cashews.

 

Steve served Crumpet Cookie & Persimmon Compote Sandwich

 

Clara made Persimmon Napoleon with Mascarpone

 

 

Chopped:  Chef Steve Lohse. The judges felt that the Baklava gave his Entrée a sweet component that did not belong on the plate. 

 

 

Chopped Champion: Chef Clara Park. She won $10,000.