\nThe winner of “The Next Iron Chef” is Michael Symon<\/p>\n
\nThe winner of “The Next Iron Chef” is Michael Symon<\/p>\n
How did it end? In Kitchen Stadium, of course. What was the secret ingredient? Swordfish. After they finished cooking, “The Chairman” announced that the regular judges wouldn’t be judging; the Iron Chefs would!<\/p>\n
Michael Symon served:<\/p>\n
Marinated Swordfish – The judges liked the cocktail served with the dish, and thought it was a good start.
\nOlive Oil Poached Swordfish – They liked the look, but not everyone agreed on the seasoning.
\nSwordfish Ravioli – Chef Cora loved the broth, but didn’t like the gritty texture.
\nSpice Roasted Swordfish – All three judges loved the dish.
\nCrispy Swordfish – Chef Cora thought this dish was bland, but Chef Morimoto liked it.
\nBraised Swordfish Collar with Grilled Swordfish – They liked this, and Chef Cora declared this Iron Chef quality.<\/p>\n
John Besh served:<\/p>\n
Cold Smoked Swordfish – Bobby Flay liked it, Chef Cora called it exceptional.
\nSwordfish Crunchy Roll – Bobby thought the lobster overpowered the dish, and Chef Morimoto agreed.
\nSwordfish Brandade Agnolotti – Chef Cora called the dish a success.
\n“Breaded” Swordfish – Chef Flay said that it needed something extra, and Chef Cora said that it needed more spice.
\nBlackened Swordfish and Shrimp – Chef Cora said that the shrimp was unneeded, and Chef Flay agreed.
\nSwordfish Piccata – Chef Flay liked the idea of using the fish like a piece of meat. Chef Morimoto thought the bacon and mushroom were a bit strong, but liked the dish.
\nSwordfish Cream in Brik Pastry – Chef Morimoto asked for dessert, and Chef Besh came up with it. Morimoto applauded the effort, but Flay and Cora couldn’t tell there was swordfish in it.<\/p>\n
All of the judges and the Iron Chefs did a panel afterwards and discussed the candidates. They wrote names on ballets, and Alton brought them back to The Chairman, who announced that Chef Michael Symon was the winner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"