1 00:00:01,002 --> 00:00:02,501 Gordon: Previously on "masterchef"... 2 00:00:02,545 --> 00:00:05,087 The tag-team challenge. 3 00:00:05,131 --> 00:00:06,422 Grant, you get to pick the teams. 4 00:00:06,465 --> 00:00:08,507 - Nice guy's gone. - Switch! 5 00:00:08,551 --> 00:00:11,135 - Gordon: Let's go! - Let's , charles. We've got to do this. 6 00:00:11,137 --> 00:00:13,262 Jennifer and charles are in trouble. 7 00:00:13,305 --> 00:00:15,389 - Joe: Yeah, too much oil. - It's "disasterchef!" 8 00:00:15,433 --> 00:00:19,518 - It's so terrible. - Taste-wise, flawless. 9 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:22,146 - Just master class, right there. - Yeah, this is phenomenal. 10 00:00:22,189 --> 00:00:25,149 - Congratulations, md and sav. - What? 11 00:00:25,192 --> 00:00:27,234 Oh, my gosh, I got the immunity pin! 12 00:00:27,236 --> 00:00:29,278 - So, who made the pasta? - I made the pasta. 13 00:00:29,321 --> 00:00:32,114 That looks embarrassing. 14 00:00:32,116 --> 00:00:33,991 Jennifer, say good-bye to charles 15 00:00:33,993 --> 00:00:35,993 And head back to your station. 16 00:00:36,037 --> 00:00:38,078 - Love you, charles! - Good luck, everyone. 17 00:00:38,122 --> 00:00:39,913 Tonight, it's a familiar challenge, 18 00:00:39,957 --> 00:00:42,291 - But with a bit catch. - Oh-ho! 19 00:00:42,334 --> 00:00:45,461 Under each mystery box is a different fish. 20 00:00:45,504 --> 00:00:46,462 What the ( bleep ) am I gonna do? 21 00:00:46,505 --> 00:00:48,964 Md and sav get to choose two cooks 22 00:00:49,050 --> 00:00:51,300 Who must swap fish. 23 00:00:51,343 --> 00:00:52,509 Your target is getting bigger 24 00:00:52,511 --> 00:00:54,511 Than the masterchef logo on the doors. 25 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:57,222 If you can't handle it, you're not supposed to be here. 26 00:00:57,266 --> 00:00:59,224 - This is not easy. - Damn. 27 00:00:59,226 --> 00:01:01,018 - Is this your fillet? - It could be. 28 00:01:01,062 --> 00:01:03,187 - I hope not. - What did you do in an hour? 29 00:01:03,230 --> 00:01:05,105 I know that I'm in trouble. 30 00:01:05,149 --> 00:01:06,940 His overconfidence got the best of him. 31 00:01:06,984 --> 00:01:08,108 Somebody's going home, 32 00:01:08,110 --> 00:01:10,444 And you've got one foot out the door. 33 00:01:14,742 --> 00:01:18,535 ( music playing ) 34 00:01:21,457 --> 00:01:22,873 All right. 35 00:01:22,875 --> 00:01:23,707 Big one. Top 10 around the corner. 36 00:01:23,751 --> 00:01:25,918 ( speaking spanish ) 37 00:01:25,961 --> 00:01:26,960 This is gonna be one of the trickiest, 38 00:01:26,962 --> 00:01:29,713 Slimiest challenges so far. 39 00:01:31,759 --> 00:01:34,218 - Ooh! - ( overlapping chatter ) 40 00:01:34,261 --> 00:01:36,386 - That's a big box. - Welcome back, guys. 41 00:01:36,388 --> 00:01:38,305 I don't think I can pick that up. 42 00:01:38,349 --> 00:01:41,266 We've seen a lot of mystery box challenges this far, 43 00:01:41,268 --> 00:01:45,104 And this box has to be the biggest mystery box that I have seen. 44 00:01:45,147 --> 00:01:46,814 That is huge! 45 00:01:46,857 --> 00:01:48,816 So I know what's under there 46 00:01:48,818 --> 00:01:51,568 Has got to be something that is very challenging. 47 00:01:53,155 --> 00:01:54,446 Gordon: Welcome back, guys. 48 00:01:54,490 --> 00:01:58,242 We are almost at the top 10 stage. 49 00:01:58,285 --> 00:01:59,993 - Oh, wow. - Whoo! 50 00:02:00,037 --> 00:02:02,079 Congratulations are definitely in order for sav and md! 51 00:02:02,123 --> 00:02:08,252 You have immunity tonight, which means you've already earned spots in the top 10. 52 00:02:08,295 --> 00:02:11,421 - Whoo, whoo! - Okay, by the end of this evening, 53 00:02:11,465 --> 00:02:14,299 We will have the top 10 locked in, 54 00:02:14,343 --> 00:02:19,096 Which means that whoever cooks the worst dish tonight 55 00:02:19,140 --> 00:02:21,056 Will miss it by this much. 56 00:02:21,100 --> 00:02:23,142 - Wow. - Now, here's the good news. 57 00:02:23,185 --> 00:02:25,352 Whoever cooks the best dish tonight 58 00:02:25,396 --> 00:02:28,605 Will earn the coveted immunity pin 59 00:02:28,691 --> 00:02:30,858 And be safe from elimination across the next challenge. 60 00:02:30,901 --> 00:02:34,319 Plus, you'll get a huge advantage next time round as well. 61 00:02:34,363 --> 00:02:37,197 - You want it, right? - Absolutely. Yes, chef. 62 00:02:37,199 --> 00:02:40,576 As you can see, tonight you have another mystery box challenge, 63 00:02:40,619 --> 00:02:43,287 And for this one we're doing something out of the ordinary. 64 00:02:43,330 --> 00:02:46,123 Let me tell you a little secret. 65 00:02:46,167 --> 00:02:47,708 Under each mystery box is... 66 00:02:51,005 --> 00:02:53,714 - ...A different fish. - ( murmuring ) 67 00:02:53,757 --> 00:02:55,299 - Dang. - All right. 68 00:02:55,301 --> 00:02:57,134 So you will not know what you're cooking 69 00:02:57,178 --> 00:03:01,096 Until you've lifted your box. 70 00:03:01,140 --> 00:03:03,265 - Right, we ready? - Yes, chef! 71 00:03:03,309 --> 00:03:05,100 All of you, go fish! Let's go! 72 00:03:05,144 --> 00:03:06,101 - Go, go, go! - Good luck! 73 00:03:06,145 --> 00:03:08,187 Come on, come on, come on. 74 00:03:08,230 --> 00:03:09,938 - Let's get it. - Oh, wayne! 75 00:03:09,940 --> 00:03:12,232 - Let's go, baby. - I take this one then. 76 00:03:12,276 --> 00:03:16,528 Okay, tonight's mystery box is big. 77 00:03:16,530 --> 00:03:20,032 So big, it's like having "masterchef junior" back with lizzie. 78 00:03:20,075 --> 00:03:21,992 ( laughter ) 79 00:03:22,036 --> 00:03:24,453 Come on, what are you hoping for? An alaskan king salmon? 80 00:03:24,496 --> 00:03:26,330 That would be amazing, but I'm not sure 81 00:03:26,373 --> 00:03:28,498 That's gonna happen, so maybe some trout? 82 00:03:28,500 --> 00:03:32,294 Gotcha. Trout, salmon, and a stool. 83 00:03:32,296 --> 00:03:34,129 Reagan, what are you comfortable with? 84 00:03:34,173 --> 00:03:35,464 Actually not comfortable with any fish 85 00:03:35,466 --> 00:03:38,050 - 'cause I'm highly allergic. - Oh, no. 86 00:03:38,093 --> 00:03:40,093 - Oh, really? - Yeah. 87 00:03:40,095 --> 00:03:41,094 So you're up against it either way tonight, right? 88 00:03:41,096 --> 00:03:43,055 - I am. - Ooh. 89 00:03:43,098 --> 00:03:44,348 Wayne, what fish would you love under that box 90 00:03:44,391 --> 00:03:46,475 To get you into the top 10? 91 00:03:46,518 --> 00:03:49,144 Well, we're pretty land-locked in columbus, ohio, 92 00:03:49,188 --> 00:03:51,146 So I'm just hoping it's something I've seen before. 93 00:03:51,190 --> 00:03:53,065 - Okay. Everybody ready? - Ready. 94 00:03:53,108 --> 00:03:56,693 On the count of three, lift your boxes. 95 00:03:56,695 --> 00:04:00,614 - Oh, my gosh. - One, two, 96 00:04:00,658 --> 00:04:03,116 - Three, lift! - Oh-ho! 97 00:04:03,160 --> 00:04:04,660 - Okay. - All right. 98 00:04:04,662 --> 00:04:06,370 - All right. - That's ugly. 99 00:04:06,372 --> 00:04:09,122 - Ha-ha-ha. - Striped bass. 100 00:04:09,124 --> 00:04:10,332 "macker-elle." 101 00:04:10,334 --> 00:04:11,500 Macker-elle? 102 00:04:11,502 --> 00:04:13,043 What the heck are you? 103 00:04:13,087 --> 00:04:14,461 There is the big ugly mug 104 00:04:14,505 --> 00:04:16,338 Of a john dory staring back at me. 105 00:04:16,382 --> 00:04:18,090 I have never seen this fish before. 106 00:04:18,133 --> 00:04:19,424 I have never worked with this fish before. 107 00:04:19,468 --> 00:04:22,803 What the ( bleep ) am I gonna do? 108 00:04:22,888 --> 00:04:25,013 - Grant: Absolutely not. - Okay. 109 00:04:25,057 --> 00:04:27,432 Reagan, what is that thing on there? 110 00:04:27,434 --> 00:04:29,935 - It's a sardine. - The sardine, that's a tough one. 111 00:04:29,937 --> 00:04:31,520 They're just so difficult to cook. 112 00:04:31,522 --> 00:04:34,147 - Of course. - Kennedy, I love that smile. 113 00:04:34,191 --> 00:04:35,983 I mean, look at you. What'd you get? 114 00:04:36,026 --> 00:04:38,652 - I got salmon! - That is a home run, right? 115 00:04:38,696 --> 00:04:40,570 - Oh, absolutely. - James? 116 00:04:40,572 --> 00:04:41,863 Got the macker-elle. 117 00:04:41,907 --> 00:04:43,657 "macker-elle." love that. 118 00:04:43,701 --> 00:04:45,367 - You put the hip-hop into mackerel. - You feel me? 119 00:04:45,411 --> 00:04:47,160 A little-- you know what I'm saying? 120 00:04:47,204 --> 00:04:48,745 It's related to the tuna family. 121 00:04:48,831 --> 00:04:51,456 Mackerel, super delicious, tricky to get right, though. 122 00:04:51,458 --> 00:04:53,125 - Oh. - Wayne, what'd you get? 123 00:04:53,168 --> 00:04:55,127 Uh, I do not have a luxury fish. 124 00:04:55,129 --> 00:04:57,254 - I've got catfish. - Yes, you do. 125 00:04:57,298 --> 00:04:59,464 Says you. People in the south 126 00:04:59,508 --> 00:05:02,009 - Might disagree with you. - Mm-hmm! Exactly. 127 00:05:02,052 --> 00:05:07,389 Right, sav and md, are you happy with the fishes that everyone's got? 128 00:05:07,391 --> 00:05:10,726 Mm-mm. Some of y'all got off way too easy. 129 00:05:10,728 --> 00:05:14,354 - Oh! - Well, tonight, you've both got a big advantage 130 00:05:14,398 --> 00:05:16,982 Because you each get to choose two cooks 131 00:05:17,026 --> 00:05:20,319 Who must swap their fish. 132 00:05:20,362 --> 00:05:23,488 - Uh-oh. - Ladies, do me a favor. 133 00:05:23,490 --> 00:05:25,699 Have a good look at the fish on those boards. 134 00:05:25,743 --> 00:05:29,453 Reagan: Sav, my girl from the south, please pick me. 135 00:05:29,496 --> 00:05:33,123 Please, jesus! Pick me. 136 00:05:33,167 --> 00:05:34,499 I don't want to go home. 137 00:05:34,501 --> 00:05:37,961 This sardine and I are going home today. 138 00:05:38,005 --> 00:05:40,547 Interesting, interesting. 139 00:05:40,591 --> 00:05:43,342 - Branzino. - Love you, ladies. 140 00:05:43,385 --> 00:05:46,970 - Oh, yeah? How much? - A whole lot. 141 00:05:47,014 --> 00:05:49,306 That's a nice halibut you got there, kolby. 142 00:05:49,350 --> 00:05:51,516 - Heh. Yeah. - Real nice. 143 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:53,143 Okay, md, you're gonna kick this off. 144 00:05:53,187 --> 00:05:54,186 Who are we gonna select 145 00:05:54,229 --> 00:05:56,229 To swap their fish and why? 146 00:05:56,273 --> 00:05:59,608 I think we're heading towards top 10 147 00:05:59,651 --> 00:06:01,068 And there's a saying 148 00:06:01,111 --> 00:06:02,152 That if you can't stand the heat, 149 00:06:02,196 --> 00:06:03,320 Get out of the kitchen. 150 00:06:03,364 --> 00:06:05,572 I'm kind of in that mode at the moment. 151 00:06:05,616 --> 00:06:07,449 So I'm gonna have grant 152 00:06:07,493 --> 00:06:11,161 Switch his striped bass with james' mackerel. 153 00:06:11,205 --> 00:06:13,622 - Wow. - 'cause mackerel is a really interesting fish. 154 00:06:13,624 --> 00:06:15,499 I think it's a very flavorful fish. 155 00:06:15,501 --> 00:06:19,252 Md, it's one of the most difficult fish out there tonight. 156 00:06:19,296 --> 00:06:22,005 I think grant should be able to handle it. 157 00:06:22,007 --> 00:06:26,426 - Gordon: Wow. Wow. - And if he can't, then he's not supposed to be here. 158 00:06:26,470 --> 00:06:29,221 Grant seems so comfortable with his fish, 159 00:06:29,264 --> 00:06:34,518 And james was my teammate, so I kinda want to help him out. 160 00:06:34,561 --> 00:06:36,061 - Grant? - Yes, chef? 161 00:06:36,063 --> 00:06:37,604 Another target on your back, man. 162 00:06:37,648 --> 00:06:38,647 How do you feel? 163 00:06:38,690 --> 00:06:39,898 I'm excited for the challenge. 164 00:06:39,942 --> 00:06:41,191 I'm here to fight. I'm here to win. 165 00:06:41,235 --> 00:06:42,984 So you can give me whatever you need. 166 00:06:43,028 --> 00:06:44,111 I'm gonna throw it down on the plate. 167 00:06:44,154 --> 00:06:45,362 James, come on, let's be honest. 168 00:06:45,364 --> 00:06:47,155 You don't even know how to pronounce the fish, 169 00:06:47,199 --> 00:06:49,825 - Let alone cook it. - Facts. You're right, I didn't. 170 00:06:49,868 --> 00:06:53,453 - How does sea bass sound to you? - It sounds great. 171 00:06:53,497 --> 00:06:58,166 Well, grant, please switch stations with james. Let's go. 172 00:06:58,210 --> 00:07:01,753 Oh, boy. Md, nice choices. 173 00:07:01,797 --> 00:07:04,297 Okay, sav, give us an insight. Where are we going? 174 00:07:04,341 --> 00:07:07,134 So, there is one person in this competition 175 00:07:07,177 --> 00:07:10,220 Who has been putting out top-three level dishes 176 00:07:10,264 --> 00:07:11,930 Throughout the whole competition. 177 00:07:11,974 --> 00:07:13,223 And it's kind of pissing me off, 178 00:07:13,225 --> 00:07:16,518 And I think they got off way too easy. 179 00:07:16,562 --> 00:07:18,228 Are you looking at me? 180 00:07:18,313 --> 00:07:21,857 And one of my region-mates really got something 181 00:07:21,900 --> 00:07:23,316 That they're not super excited about. 182 00:07:23,360 --> 00:07:25,485 So, we got kennedy with the salmon 183 00:07:25,487 --> 00:07:28,947 Swapping with reagan and that little sardine back there. 184 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:31,950 - Okay. - Ladies, switch. 185 00:07:31,994 --> 00:07:33,994 - Thank you. - Okay. 186 00:07:33,996 --> 00:07:36,455 - Oh, my goodness me. - Much better. 187 00:07:36,498 --> 00:07:38,039 Even though you don't cook fish, 188 00:07:38,083 --> 00:07:40,208 How excited are you now with the salmon? 189 00:07:40,252 --> 00:07:42,461 This is something I'm a little more familiar with, 190 00:07:42,463 --> 00:07:46,047 And something that I can at least manipulate into a great dish. 191 00:07:46,091 --> 00:07:48,091 - Yep. - Kennedy. 192 00:07:48,093 --> 00:07:49,718 - Yeah? - Your target is getting bigger 193 00:07:49,761 --> 00:07:52,637 - Than the masterchef logo on the doors there now. - I know. 194 00:07:52,681 --> 00:07:55,432 - Everybody's coming for me. - You've gone from the most desirable 195 00:07:55,476 --> 00:07:58,518 To one of the most feared. I feel for you, kennedy. 196 00:07:58,562 --> 00:08:00,437 Eh, it is what it is. 197 00:08:00,481 --> 00:08:02,856 Gordon: Ladies, very clever on the picks. 198 00:08:02,900 --> 00:08:06,276 Okay, guys, you will have one hour 199 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:10,155 To fillet and cook your fish dishes. 200 00:08:10,199 --> 00:08:12,282 Right, the very best of luck. Are you all ready? 201 00:08:12,326 --> 00:08:14,034 - Yes, chef. - Good. 202 00:08:14,077 --> 00:08:18,997 Your 60 minutes starts now. Let's go! 203 00:08:18,999 --> 00:08:20,290 - Come on, come on! - Good luck, guys! 204 00:08:20,334 --> 00:08:21,958 Come on, lizzie, let's go! 205 00:08:22,002 --> 00:08:23,335 - Go on, get it! - Be careful, jennifer. 206 00:08:23,337 --> 00:08:25,337 - Be careful. Do not fall. - Jennifer, let's go. 207 00:08:26,507 --> 00:08:28,548 Breadcrumbs. Where would breadcrumbs be? 208 00:08:28,634 --> 00:08:30,383 - Cream. - Up top. 209 00:08:30,427 --> 00:08:33,929 - Where the hell is the... - ( indistinct chatter ) 210 00:08:33,972 --> 00:08:36,097 Thank you, md, for giving me a fish 211 00:08:36,132 --> 00:08:37,516 That hopefully I can do something with. 212 00:08:37,559 --> 00:08:39,559 She's from the west. We're region buddies. 213 00:08:39,603 --> 00:08:41,186 Ooh, romanesco. 214 00:08:41,230 --> 00:08:42,979 So I'm hoping I can grill this one in. 215 00:08:43,023 --> 00:08:44,648 Good, james, let's go! 216 00:08:44,691 --> 00:08:46,107 Right, five minutes gone. 217 00:08:46,151 --> 00:08:49,319 - 55 minutes to go. - Look at that. 218 00:08:49,363 --> 00:08:51,780 So, obviously this is not a fish butchery challenge, 219 00:08:51,782 --> 00:08:53,698 But what are the obstacles to getting around a whole fish 220 00:08:53,700 --> 00:08:55,659 And making it something you want to use in a dish? 221 00:08:55,702 --> 00:08:57,869 Let's butcher this fish. 222 00:08:57,913 --> 00:08:59,287 You have to allow for at least 15 minutes there, joe. 223 00:08:59,331 --> 00:09:01,331 - Yeah. - Getting the decent-sized portion, 224 00:09:01,375 --> 00:09:02,874 Filleting it, and then pin-boning it, 225 00:09:02,918 --> 00:09:05,502 Taking the skin off, skin on, scoring it, marinating it. 226 00:09:05,546 --> 00:09:08,171 Damn, this is not easy. 227 00:09:08,215 --> 00:09:09,631 Listen, if you've got a big fish, 228 00:09:09,675 --> 00:09:11,091 Whether it's round or flat, it's great, 229 00:09:11,134 --> 00:09:12,217 'cause you've got multiple portions. 230 00:09:12,261 --> 00:09:14,219 The real targets tonight 231 00:09:14,221 --> 00:09:17,088 Are those with tiny fish, like the mackerel, 232 00:09:17,099 --> 00:09:19,266 For instance, that grant's got. 233 00:09:19,309 --> 00:09:22,185 I would not want to be in his position right now. 234 00:09:24,940 --> 00:09:27,399 - Yeah, you're right. - Or the sardines that kennedy's got. 235 00:09:27,401 --> 00:09:29,234 Okay, so, sardines, you're not butchering anything. 236 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:31,152 You may even be just cleaning out the guts. 237 00:09:31,196 --> 00:09:33,321 You could take out the center bone and sort of almost 238 00:09:33,365 --> 00:09:35,448 Butterfly them if they're gonna go down the stuffing route, 239 00:09:35,492 --> 00:09:37,325 Or traditionally they'll be kept whole. 240 00:09:37,327 --> 00:09:41,204 - All right, here we go. - My question, was sav just being 241 00:09:41,248 --> 00:09:43,498 Very kind and generous to reagan? 242 00:09:43,500 --> 00:09:46,960 Or was she really, really trying to hurt kennedy? 243 00:09:47,004 --> 00:09:49,504 Yeah, I think she's concerned about kennedy's longevity in this competition. 244 00:09:49,548 --> 00:09:52,424 And she also has a lot of love for the south. 245 00:09:52,467 --> 00:09:54,926 She mentioned that "she's still my region-mate," 246 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:57,929 Even though we've gone to another element of this competition. 247 00:09:57,973 --> 00:10:00,932 Oh, lookit. Kolby's doing good. 248 00:10:00,976 --> 00:10:02,892 I should take the skin off first. 249 00:10:02,936 --> 00:10:04,686 Okay, kolby, looking good. 250 00:10:04,688 --> 00:10:07,272 - Thank you, sav. - Nice work. 251 00:10:07,316 --> 00:10:10,150 I can cook it first and then take the skin off. 252 00:10:10,193 --> 00:10:13,069 - ( groans ) - what's helpful wayne is 86 the head, 253 00:10:13,113 --> 00:10:14,446 - You know what I'm saying? - Yeah. 254 00:10:16,992 --> 00:10:18,366 Sav: I don't know. 255 00:10:20,537 --> 00:10:21,995 All right, I can do this. 256 00:10:22,039 --> 00:10:23,455 Right on time here. 257 00:10:23,498 --> 00:10:26,249 Just get these little bones out. 258 00:10:26,293 --> 00:10:28,084 We'll start with that. 259 00:10:28,086 --> 00:10:30,503 So, reagan, who is terribly allergic to fish, 260 00:10:30,505 --> 00:10:32,505 Has got a double-edged sword tonight, 261 00:10:32,549 --> 00:10:34,507 Because she's always provided those amazing, big bold flavors, 262 00:10:34,509 --> 00:10:36,384 But if she's never cooked fish before, 263 00:10:36,428 --> 00:10:38,219 Then she could be in trouble tonight. 264 00:10:38,263 --> 00:10:40,180 That's a big ol' fish. 265 00:10:40,223 --> 00:10:41,890 - Md: I'm worried. - Yeah. 266 00:10:41,892 --> 00:10:44,976 She needs bigger gloves. She needs dang dishwashing gloves. 267 00:10:45,020 --> 00:10:47,854 - Oh, that's scary. - Md: Yeah. 268 00:10:47,898 --> 00:10:49,981 Reagan: Oh, my god. 269 00:10:50,025 --> 00:10:52,400 My worst fear is cooking fish. 270 00:10:52,444 --> 00:10:54,653 Aarón: Remember, reagan, just one stunning portion, right? 271 00:10:54,696 --> 00:10:55,737 Yes, chef. 272 00:10:55,781 --> 00:10:58,198 I am fearful of, one, dying, 273 00:10:58,241 --> 00:11:00,950 And, two, not being able to cook it appropriately 274 00:11:00,994 --> 00:11:02,160 Because I can't taste it. 275 00:11:02,204 --> 00:11:04,162 That's stressing me out. 276 00:11:04,206 --> 00:11:05,455 - Poor thing. - Md: Yeah. 277 00:11:05,499 --> 00:11:07,540 But I cannot let this fish beat me. 278 00:11:07,668 --> 00:11:09,000 If I go home today, 279 00:11:09,044 --> 00:11:11,544 And I am this close to being in the top 10, 280 00:11:11,588 --> 00:11:13,380 I'm gonna kick my own ass. 281 00:11:13,423 --> 00:11:15,924 Whew. Focus. 282 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:17,175 ( sighs ) 283 00:11:27,938 --> 00:11:31,439 Gordon: Right. So, tricky challenge, this fish mystery box. 284 00:11:31,483 --> 00:11:35,318 - Okay. - Someone's getting the amazing immunity pin. 285 00:11:35,362 --> 00:11:36,653 Sadly, someone will be leaving the competition. 286 00:11:36,697 --> 00:11:38,238 And most importantly, 287 00:11:38,240 --> 00:11:39,989 Just around the corner is the top 10. 288 00:11:39,991 --> 00:11:41,491 Joe: Now, obviously with fish in an hour, 289 00:11:41,493 --> 00:11:43,201 You have the luxury of time, right? 290 00:11:43,203 --> 00:11:44,953 Because after the butchering, 291 00:11:44,996 --> 00:11:46,496 The fish cooking part is minimal. 292 00:11:46,498 --> 00:11:47,706 And that's why I'm going to be very critical 293 00:11:47,708 --> 00:11:49,040 About the garnishes. 294 00:11:49,084 --> 00:11:50,583 Because you're right, joe, 295 00:11:50,627 --> 00:11:52,961 There's sufficient time to really evolve the dish. 296 00:11:53,004 --> 00:11:55,088 Do some cayenne here. 297 00:11:55,090 --> 00:11:59,551 Gordon: 15 minutes gone, 45 minutes remaining. 298 00:11:59,594 --> 00:12:01,219 Come on, guys, let's go. 299 00:12:01,263 --> 00:12:03,138 We good. We good on time. 300 00:12:03,181 --> 00:12:05,265 - Okay, kolby. - Yes, chef? 301 00:12:05,267 --> 00:12:07,142 Halibut. Come on, what a dream. 302 00:12:07,185 --> 00:12:09,018 Yes, sir, it is a dream. I'm excited I got it. 303 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:10,145 What's the dish? Where are we going? 304 00:12:10,188 --> 00:12:11,771 So, I'm gonna do a harissa spiced halibut 305 00:12:11,815 --> 00:12:14,357 With a tabouleh and a butternut squash and carrot purée 306 00:12:14,401 --> 00:12:16,151 With brown butter and heavy cream. 307 00:12:16,194 --> 00:12:17,318 I'm making it because houston 308 00:12:17,362 --> 00:12:19,529 Has a very big mediterranean scene 309 00:12:19,573 --> 00:12:21,239 And I kind of want to show my diversity in this competition. 310 00:12:21,283 --> 00:12:22,907 Love that. How are you gonna cook the halibut? 311 00:12:22,951 --> 00:12:24,909 'cause it's very unforgiving. There's no fat in there. 312 00:12:24,953 --> 00:12:26,327 I'm gonna sear it really quickly and then 313 00:12:26,371 --> 00:12:27,537 I'm gonna turn the heat down to low and just cook it 314 00:12:27,581 --> 00:12:28,913 For about seven minutes. 315 00:12:28,957 --> 00:12:29,956 We've got less of the safety net 316 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,541 Of the regions now, 317 00:12:31,585 --> 00:12:33,126 And it's now actually down to the individuals. 318 00:12:33,170 --> 00:12:35,503 - How does that make you feel? - I really like it now 319 00:12:35,547 --> 00:12:37,255 'cause we're not constrained to our regions. 320 00:12:37,299 --> 00:12:40,091 So if I have the best dish, it'll be up there. 321 00:12:40,135 --> 00:12:42,218 Love that. Don't overcook that halibut, yeah? 322 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:43,678 - Yes, sir, I got you. - Dish sounds good. 323 00:12:43,680 --> 00:12:47,474 - Very good. - Okay. 324 00:12:47,517 --> 00:12:51,260 - Orange juice. Scallops. - Okay, perfect. 325 00:12:51,271 --> 00:12:54,230 I have the branzino fish today, 326 00:12:54,274 --> 00:12:56,608 And I am making a cauliflower purée 327 00:12:56,610 --> 00:13:00,361 Along with a beautiful blood orange beurre blanc sauce. 328 00:13:00,405 --> 00:13:04,073 - It's a very pretty color. - It is. 329 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:06,075 - Mmm. - There we go. 330 00:13:06,077 --> 00:13:08,411 Doing good, doing good, doing good. 331 00:13:08,455 --> 00:13:09,913 Paprika. 332 00:13:09,956 --> 00:13:11,581 What is james doing over there? 333 00:13:11,583 --> 00:13:13,208 Ooh, let's get it. 334 00:13:13,210 --> 00:13:15,710 - Jaime! - Hey, what up, amigo? 335 00:13:15,712 --> 00:13:20,924 You had the mackerel, and then you got this lightning bolt of love from up top. 336 00:13:20,967 --> 00:13:22,926 - That's true. - Yes! 337 00:13:22,969 --> 00:13:25,220 How happy were you to get the sea bass? 338 00:13:25,263 --> 00:13:27,722 I'm very happy, because I don't know what to do with that other fish. 339 00:13:27,766 --> 00:13:30,225 And you got a good fillet out of it? Is this your fillet? 340 00:13:30,268 --> 00:13:32,393 - Yes. - He's cut that skin off, which is a good strategy. 341 00:13:32,437 --> 00:13:34,854 - Yeah, I liked that you scored it as well. - Yes, I did. 342 00:13:34,898 --> 00:13:37,982 Make sure all that beautiful heat can cook the fillet evenly. 343 00:13:38,026 --> 00:13:39,234 What else do you got going on here? 344 00:13:39,277 --> 00:13:42,195 Uh, I'm gonna do a cauliflower and parsnip purée. 345 00:13:42,197 --> 00:13:45,156 I'ma sauté these mushrooms with some white wine, 346 00:13:45,158 --> 00:13:46,324 And russet cherry tomatoes. 347 00:13:46,368 --> 00:13:49,202 Do you know the concept of using white wine 348 00:13:49,246 --> 00:13:50,954 In cuisine and cooking? 349 00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:52,956 That white wine has alcohol in it, right? 350 00:13:52,999 --> 00:13:55,917 - Yeah. It needed-- - and in food, you don't want to taste the alcohol. 351 00:13:55,961 --> 00:13:59,504 When you see people flambé stuff, that is the alcohol burning out, 352 00:13:59,548 --> 00:14:02,924 Because really all you want from the wine is the flavor and acidity. 353 00:14:02,968 --> 00:14:04,384 - Gotcha. - Good luck! 354 00:14:07,097 --> 00:14:10,348 - Okay. - What do I use to open a bottle of wine? 355 00:14:10,392 --> 00:14:12,350 You should have a wine key in your drawer. 356 00:14:12,394 --> 00:14:14,018 - There should be one in my drawer? - In your drawer. 357 00:14:14,062 --> 00:14:15,353 - Okay, thank you. - Miss target. 358 00:14:15,397 --> 00:14:18,106 - Hello! Miss kennedy. - Or miss kennedy. 359 00:14:18,149 --> 00:14:19,315 You got excited with the salmon first. 360 00:14:19,317 --> 00:14:20,942 I was excited about the salmon, but actually 361 00:14:20,986 --> 00:14:22,777 I'm more excited about the sardines now. 362 00:14:22,821 --> 00:14:24,362 This is something that's a little bit harder to work with, 363 00:14:24,364 --> 00:14:26,197 And I want to prove to you that I know what I'm doing. 364 00:14:26,241 --> 00:14:27,448 If they keep trying to take me out like this, 365 00:14:27,492 --> 00:14:29,784 And I keep coming back stronger every week, 366 00:14:29,828 --> 00:14:32,745 You're just making me a stronger chef. That's all you're doing. 367 00:14:32,789 --> 00:14:34,581 Love that. And how are you gonna elevate it, then? 368 00:14:34,624 --> 00:14:36,916 Um, I'm gonna do like a whole fried sardine 369 00:14:36,960 --> 00:14:38,918 With a panzanella salad and fresh herbs, 370 00:14:38,962 --> 00:14:41,254 And then a tomato, raisin, and white wine sauce. 371 00:14:41,256 --> 00:14:44,257 - Good. Elevate those sardines, please. - Absolutely. 372 00:14:44,301 --> 00:14:46,134 - Joe, I have a question for you. - Yes. 373 00:14:46,177 --> 00:14:47,510 I've never opened a bottle of wine. 374 00:14:47,554 --> 00:14:49,262 That's the most embarrassing thing I've ever said. 375 00:14:49,264 --> 00:14:51,472 You need a corkscrew. This is called a corkscrew. 376 00:14:51,516 --> 00:14:53,892 Oh, she's so cute, opening the thing. 377 00:14:53,935 --> 00:14:55,476 - Does she not know how to open-- - you got it, lizzie! 378 00:14:55,478 --> 00:14:57,103 This is her first time opening a bottle of wine. 379 00:14:57,147 --> 00:14:58,855 You go like this in your hand, 380 00:14:58,899 --> 00:15:00,189 You put the thing in like you're putting in a needle, 381 00:15:00,233 --> 00:15:03,443 Twist, twist, twist, and pull. 382 00:15:03,486 --> 00:15:07,447 Go ahead, you do it. Hold this part down. Lift. 383 00:15:07,490 --> 00:15:12,327 Lift. There you go. Lift. Keep on going. 384 00:15:12,370 --> 00:15:15,705 - Joe: Yay! - Thank you! 385 00:15:15,749 --> 00:15:19,083 Hey, md, I can't wait to be up there next time. 386 00:15:19,127 --> 00:15:20,668 ( md laughs ) 387 00:15:20,712 --> 00:15:21,669 All right. 388 00:15:21,713 --> 00:15:24,088 ( beeping ) 389 00:15:24,132 --> 00:15:25,590 ( whispering ) yeah, that's really... 390 00:15:27,677 --> 00:15:29,302 - Grant. - Chef ramsay, how are ya? 391 00:15:29,346 --> 00:15:32,305 Man, you're getting dealt some dysfunctional cards. 392 00:15:32,349 --> 00:15:34,390 I am, but I'm gonna make it work today. 393 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:36,643 Where are we going with this mackerel? This is a tough one. 394 00:15:36,686 --> 00:15:38,394 Exactly, so I want to make sure this dish is all about mackerel. 395 00:15:38,438 --> 00:15:41,105 So I'm making a stock right here out of mackerel carcass, 396 00:15:41,149 --> 00:15:42,941 Smoking a couple of the fillets now. 397 00:15:42,984 --> 00:15:44,442 I'm gonna broil those, turn them into a mousse. 398 00:15:44,486 --> 00:15:46,361 - So it's like a smoked mackerel pâté. - Yes. 399 00:15:46,446 --> 00:15:48,279 Right, but that's not the dish is it? That's the side. 400 00:15:48,323 --> 00:15:49,405 No, the dish is gonna be the fillets 401 00:15:49,449 --> 00:15:51,366 Over some sautéed kohlrabi greens. 402 00:15:51,368 --> 00:15:54,202 - But this sounds like two dishes in one. - It could be. 403 00:15:54,245 --> 00:15:56,037 Make sure you don't get confused with trying to stick 404 00:15:56,081 --> 00:15:57,830 - An appetizer into an entree. - Sure. 405 00:15:57,874 --> 00:16:00,416 And whilst being in the competition at the halfway point, 406 00:16:00,460 --> 00:16:01,668 What are you missing the most from home? 407 00:16:01,711 --> 00:16:05,088 You know, I miss my wife and my son so much. 408 00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:06,923 I look at this every day. This is from my mother. 409 00:16:06,967 --> 00:16:10,218 It says, "believe in you like I do." she believes in me so much, 410 00:16:10,261 --> 00:16:12,136 And I gotta put my heart on the plate today. 411 00:16:12,180 --> 00:16:14,347 I love that. Focus, get yourself in the top 10, 412 00:16:14,391 --> 00:16:16,891 - Be careful on that mackerel. - Absolutely. 413 00:16:16,935 --> 00:16:18,184 - Good luck. - Thank you, chef. 414 00:16:21,314 --> 00:16:23,439 ( muttering ) a little bit more. 415 00:16:23,525 --> 00:16:25,984 - Hello, brynn. - Hello, how are you? 416 00:16:26,027 --> 00:16:28,027 Joe: So, brynn, you got the famous john dory. 417 00:16:28,071 --> 00:16:30,196 I have never seen this. I have never cooked this. 418 00:16:30,240 --> 00:16:35,284 This is something that is usually cooked whole in michelin star restaurants 419 00:16:35,328 --> 00:16:37,912 And then actually deboned and served tableside. 420 00:16:37,956 --> 00:16:39,330 - Okay. - And, of course, you can remove the fillets, 421 00:16:39,374 --> 00:16:41,624 - Which you've done really well. - Okay, good. 422 00:16:41,668 --> 00:16:43,292 What else is it gonna entail? 423 00:16:43,336 --> 00:16:45,586 So, I'm doing lemon and fresh herb. 424 00:16:45,630 --> 00:16:47,463 I'm making a garlic shallot cream. 425 00:16:47,465 --> 00:16:50,466 I'm doing some grilled scallion and pan patty squash, 426 00:16:50,468 --> 00:16:52,301 And I'm making a little couscous salad. 427 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:54,804 This dish is inspired by my husband. 428 00:16:54,848 --> 00:16:58,099 We fell in love fishing. I think he'd be really, really proud of this dish. 429 00:16:58,143 --> 00:16:59,475 So you're gonna sear the fish. 430 00:16:59,519 --> 00:17:01,936 - I'm gonna try. - Put salt on it, season it, 431 00:17:01,938 --> 00:17:04,230 - Give it a nice sear, get it brown, and then try it. - Yes. 432 00:17:04,232 --> 00:17:06,691 I would do, like, 30 to 40 seconds on each side. 433 00:17:06,735 --> 00:17:08,443 - Thank you. I appreciate that. - And then you can also 434 00:17:08,486 --> 00:17:10,236 - Finish in the oven as well. - I was thinking that as well. 435 00:17:10,280 --> 00:17:13,448 - Thank you, gentlemen. - Coming in hot. 436 00:17:13,533 --> 00:17:16,534 ( sighs ) spinach. 437 00:17:18,621 --> 00:17:24,208 - Guys, we're coming down to halfway. - Okay. 438 00:17:24,252 --> 00:17:26,210 So, kennedy got sardines. 439 00:17:26,254 --> 00:17:30,673 She's gonna bread them, stuff them, and fry them over a panzanella salad. 440 00:17:30,717 --> 00:17:33,176 If she can actually pull that off, it might be the dish of the night. 441 00:17:33,219 --> 00:17:36,220 - Dang, that looks good. - I wanna eat it. I love fried fish, 442 00:17:36,264 --> 00:17:38,973 And, like, fried sardines? Fried sardines? 443 00:17:39,017 --> 00:17:41,100 Joe: So, james has the striped bass, 444 00:17:41,102 --> 00:17:42,435 And he's gonna do a fillet 445 00:17:42,479 --> 00:17:45,563 With a purée of parsnip, some cauliflower, 446 00:17:45,565 --> 00:17:46,981 And sautéed mushrooms. 447 00:17:46,983 --> 00:17:48,524 James: That looking good. 448 00:17:48,568 --> 00:17:50,068 Is he relieved he didn't get the mackerel? 449 00:17:50,111 --> 00:17:52,528 James is thrilled because striped bass 450 00:17:52,530 --> 00:17:54,530 Is a pretty common fish, easy to cook. 451 00:17:54,532 --> 00:17:56,574 Let's see if he can pull off some sides and condiments 452 00:17:56,618 --> 00:17:58,034 That really exalt it. 453 00:17:58,078 --> 00:18:01,245 Mm. That's perfect. 454 00:18:01,289 --> 00:18:03,623 Gordon: So, grant, as you know, got james's mackerel. 455 00:18:03,666 --> 00:18:05,458 - Come on. - It sounds like there's two dishes going on. 456 00:18:05,502 --> 00:18:09,003 First of all, he's making, like, a mackerel pâté. 457 00:18:09,047 --> 00:18:10,254 - Pâté? - Yeah. 458 00:18:10,256 --> 00:18:12,465 - Now that is ambitious. - Like a mousse. 459 00:18:12,467 --> 00:18:14,967 And he's taking the bones and the carcass 460 00:18:15,011 --> 00:18:16,928 - And he's making a broth. - Nah. 461 00:18:16,930 --> 00:18:19,597 - Traditionally, we don't use the bones for broth. - Yeah, yeah, yeah. 462 00:18:19,599 --> 00:18:23,392 - It's oily. - I think he's making a stock? I don't know about that. 463 00:18:23,436 --> 00:18:25,520 Grant: After talking to gordon, I'm a little worried 464 00:18:25,563 --> 00:18:28,314 With what I have going, but I'm a little too far into it 465 00:18:28,358 --> 00:18:30,191 To kinda change paths at this point, 466 00:18:30,235 --> 00:18:33,361 So my hope is that I can maybe prove gordon wrong, 467 00:18:33,363 --> 00:18:36,114 That it didn't sound like a cohesive dish at first, 468 00:18:36,157 --> 00:18:38,074 But I know how to make things work in the end. 469 00:18:38,118 --> 00:18:39,534 So I'm a little worried right now, 470 00:18:39,536 --> 00:18:41,160 But I just have to keep trudging forward 471 00:18:41,204 --> 00:18:42,954 And really hope it works out at this point. 472 00:18:42,997 --> 00:18:44,205 - Interesting. - It's weird. 473 00:18:44,249 --> 00:18:46,332 Oh, my gosh. Come on. 474 00:18:55,802 --> 00:18:58,845 - ( beeping ) - gordon: Guys, 20 minutes to go. 475 00:18:58,847 --> 00:19:01,347 That fish doesn't need to be cooked till the last minute. 476 00:19:01,391 --> 00:19:04,517 - Don't overcook your fish. - Yes, chef. 477 00:19:04,519 --> 00:19:09,939 - Let's go, guys. - I'm curious about lizzie's direction. 478 00:19:09,941 --> 00:19:11,899 - All right, lizzie. - Hello. 479 00:19:11,901 --> 00:19:13,317 We're expecting big things from you. 480 00:19:13,361 --> 00:19:16,195 As a woman from alaska, how often do you get fish 481 00:19:16,197 --> 00:19:17,738 And you have to prepare it? 482 00:19:17,740 --> 00:19:19,991 My freezer is completely stocked with salmon and halibut, 483 00:19:20,034 --> 00:19:22,076 So we probably have it almost every other night. 484 00:19:22,078 --> 00:19:23,619 Cool. So you're familiar with fish, cooking it. 485 00:19:23,621 --> 00:19:25,121 I'm very familiar with cooking with fish, 486 00:19:25,165 --> 00:19:27,081 But maybe not this kind. 487 00:19:27,125 --> 00:19:29,250 Joe: You would never find a red snapper in alaska. 488 00:19:29,294 --> 00:19:30,960 - No. - So what's your idea for this fish? 489 00:19:30,962 --> 00:19:33,337 I am doing a pan-seared red snapper 490 00:19:33,381 --> 00:19:36,299 With a orange saffron sauce and charred bok choy. 491 00:19:36,342 --> 00:19:38,217 Ooh, be careful with saffron, right? 492 00:19:38,261 --> 00:19:40,178 - Yes. - If you use too much of it, 493 00:19:40,221 --> 00:19:41,220 It could taste very soapy, like detergent. 494 00:19:41,264 --> 00:19:43,222 - Okay. - Good luck. 495 00:19:43,266 --> 00:19:45,224 - I'm worried about that. - Yeah. 496 00:19:46,060 --> 00:19:47,059 There we go. 497 00:19:47,061 --> 00:19:48,686 Mmm, that's good. 498 00:19:48,730 --> 00:19:51,189 Okay. 499 00:19:51,232 --> 00:19:53,733 Right, wayne, tell me about the fish, catfish. 500 00:19:53,735 --> 00:19:56,986 I'm doing a blackened catfish over a cajun potato mash, 501 00:19:57,030 --> 00:19:58,654 And I'm making a fresh remoulade, 502 00:19:58,698 --> 00:20:00,948 And I've got some pickled veggies to sprinkle around. 503 00:20:00,950 --> 00:20:02,950 Good. You don't look like a big catfish lover. 504 00:20:02,952 --> 00:20:04,202 - No. - It's not your neck of the woods, 505 00:20:04,245 --> 00:20:06,204 And you're sort of landlocked, right? 506 00:20:06,247 --> 00:20:08,122 This goes back to my college days at lsu, 507 00:20:08,124 --> 00:20:09,999 And when I fell in love with food, 508 00:20:10,043 --> 00:20:11,918 - Catfish was on the menu there. - Love that. 509 00:20:11,961 --> 00:20:14,462 If you didn't make it into the top 10, how would that make you feel? 510 00:20:14,505 --> 00:20:16,923 I would be absolutely crushed, chef. 511 00:20:16,966 --> 00:20:19,091 Getting the apron was my first goal, top 10's my second, 512 00:20:19,093 --> 00:20:21,344 Winning's my third, so we're almost halfway there. 513 00:20:21,387 --> 00:20:23,346 And how's wayne changed? Because I'm not saying 514 00:20:23,389 --> 00:20:26,140 You were cocky at the beginning, but you were definitely assured. 515 00:20:26,142 --> 00:20:29,644 But now you seem more of a wanna-be pupil as opposed to a wanna-be chef. 516 00:20:29,687 --> 00:20:31,479 Masterchef kitchen is a very humbling place, chef, 517 00:20:31,522 --> 00:20:34,357 So hopefully I'm here long enough to learn as much as I can. 518 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:35,983 - Yeah, good luck, wayne. - Thank you. 519 00:20:36,027 --> 00:20:38,027 Dang, that smells awesome. 520 00:20:38,071 --> 00:20:41,405 That's what we were I looking for. 521 00:20:41,449 --> 00:20:44,116 - ( beeping ) - 13 minutes. 522 00:20:44,160 --> 00:20:45,660 Get that flavor going. 523 00:20:45,662 --> 00:20:47,745 - Ooh, that looks good. - Thank you, baby. 524 00:20:47,789 --> 00:20:50,456 - How'd you get through that salmon, all right? - I'm still working. 525 00:20:50,500 --> 00:20:53,334 Joe: So you seasoned the salmon. You got beautiful fillets there. 526 00:20:53,336 --> 00:20:55,294 You're gonna pan sear, and then the devil's work is done. 527 00:20:55,338 --> 00:20:58,381 Then you can go to your strengths, which are happening here, right? 528 00:20:58,424 --> 00:21:01,008 - What do you got here? - Yes. So, I'm making a classic fish and grits 529 00:21:01,052 --> 00:21:03,719 With polenta and a spicy tomato sauce. 530 00:21:03,763 --> 00:21:07,098 Being severely allergic to fish, how hard is this challenge for you? 531 00:21:07,141 --> 00:21:10,309 This is a very hard challenge for me because I like to taste everything. 532 00:21:10,353 --> 00:21:12,186 If you start to see any milky substance come out, 533 00:21:12,230 --> 00:21:14,438 That's called albumin, and that means it's been overcooked. 534 00:21:14,440 --> 00:21:15,523 - Okay. - You're on the right track. 535 00:21:15,566 --> 00:21:17,024 I would get some nice oil in the pan, 536 00:21:17,068 --> 00:21:18,359 Start it skin side down, 537 00:21:18,403 --> 00:21:19,944 Get it nice and crispy. There you go. 538 00:21:19,988 --> 00:21:21,279 - Okay. Thank you, chef. - Good luck. 539 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:23,364 God, that's so hard, she can't taste it. 540 00:21:23,408 --> 00:21:28,160 10 minutes remaining. 50 gone, 10 minutes remaining. 541 00:21:28,204 --> 00:21:30,663 Now it's time to cook fish. Now it's time to cook fish. 542 00:21:30,707 --> 00:21:32,331 - Oh. - Ooh, I hate waiting 543 00:21:32,375 --> 00:21:33,666 Till the last minute on protein. 544 00:21:33,668 --> 00:21:34,917 It's so stressful. 545 00:21:34,961 --> 00:21:39,463 - Whew. - Okay. 546 00:21:39,507 --> 00:21:41,007 Sav: That skin coming off, kolby? 547 00:21:41,050 --> 00:21:42,216 A few of them are. 548 00:21:42,218 --> 00:21:43,509 I got another one going just in case. 549 00:21:43,553 --> 00:21:46,137 - It looks good. - All right, kolby. 550 00:21:46,180 --> 00:21:47,930 - What is that? - A tabouleh. 551 00:21:47,974 --> 00:21:49,140 You sure you want to put that in there hot? 552 00:21:49,183 --> 00:21:51,309 It's gonna discolor your parsley. 553 00:21:51,352 --> 00:21:52,476 Fluff this up a little bit with a fork 554 00:21:52,520 --> 00:21:54,812 - And then-- pilaf it. - Or just cool it. 555 00:21:54,856 --> 00:21:57,356 - Cool it off a little bit. - Yeah, pilaf it with a little fork, 556 00:21:57,400 --> 00:21:59,317 And just get a little bit aeration into there. 557 00:21:59,402 --> 00:22:01,360 - Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah. - And then right before you go, 558 00:22:01,404 --> 00:22:03,529 Season it, a little bit of oil, little bit of lemon, 559 00:22:03,573 --> 00:22:04,989 - And you're good to go. - Yes, sir. 560 00:22:05,033 --> 00:22:06,365 Finish up, finish up. Let's go. 561 00:22:06,367 --> 00:22:11,495 Guys, five minutes to go. Last five, let's go. 562 00:22:13,791 --> 00:22:16,125 - That's ready. That's ready. - Take your time, reagan. 563 00:22:16,127 --> 00:22:17,918 It's gonna be all right. Come on. 564 00:22:17,962 --> 00:22:19,295 - Gordon: Sav? - Yes, chef? 565 00:22:19,339 --> 00:22:20,963 Are your targets on point? 566 00:22:20,965 --> 00:22:23,007 I definitely feel like I missed the bull's-eye 567 00:22:23,051 --> 00:22:24,216 - With kennedy back there. - Do you think so? Why? 568 00:22:24,260 --> 00:22:26,344 I mean, that dish looks good. 569 00:22:26,387 --> 00:22:28,971 So you're saying kennedy is bulletproof? 570 00:22:28,973 --> 00:22:30,890 - I hope not. - ( md laughs ) 571 00:22:30,933 --> 00:22:34,018 Who's looking like they're up against it? 572 00:22:34,062 --> 00:22:36,437 We were looking at lizzie's dish 573 00:22:36,481 --> 00:22:38,439 And just kinda wondering about cohesion, 574 00:22:38,483 --> 00:22:42,318 With the celery and the bok choy and the couscous and the orange. 575 00:22:42,362 --> 00:22:45,363 - A lot. - But maybe-- I think in the box too much sometimes, 576 00:22:45,406 --> 00:22:47,323 So maybe she's just breaking out of the mold. 577 00:22:49,035 --> 00:22:51,077 Gordon: We're coming down to the last two minutes, guys. 578 00:22:51,120 --> 00:22:55,331 Two minutes to go. Start plating. 579 00:22:55,375 --> 00:22:58,084 The jeopardy on plating fish always rises higher, right? 580 00:22:58,127 --> 00:23:00,294 Because the fish is not a big show in itself, 581 00:23:00,338 --> 00:23:03,172 So the saucing, the spoonwork on the plate, 582 00:23:03,216 --> 00:23:05,800 The distribution of everything is fundamental. 583 00:23:05,802 --> 00:23:07,885 Aarón: Yeah, and also checking the acid levels at the end, 584 00:23:07,929 --> 00:23:10,429 Whether you spritz with a little bit of fresh lemon and herb. 585 00:23:10,473 --> 00:23:13,391 - Come on. - Gordon: Speed up, wayne. 586 00:23:13,434 --> 00:23:16,018 Taste everything, lizzie, let's go. 587 00:23:16,062 --> 00:23:18,354 Joe: He's putting a whole tomato plant in the dish. 588 00:23:18,398 --> 00:23:21,440 60 seconds to go, guys. Last minute, come on. 589 00:23:21,442 --> 00:23:23,484 - Aarón: Come on, reagan! - Fish comes out the pan 590 00:23:23,486 --> 00:23:25,569 In the last seconds, guys, come on. 591 00:23:25,613 --> 00:23:28,155 - Good, brynn. - Aarón: Let's go, jennifer. 592 00:23:28,199 --> 00:23:29,532 Gordon: Come on, kennedy. Please, kolby. 593 00:23:29,575 --> 00:23:31,325 - Finish off, let's go. - Here we go. 594 00:23:31,327 --> 00:23:34,120 - Finishing touches, everyone. - This is so stressful. 595 00:23:34,163 --> 00:23:37,623 - Judges: Ten, nine, eight... - Come on, baby. 596 00:23:37,667 --> 00:23:40,084 - Seven, six, five... - There we go. 597 00:23:40,128 --> 00:23:43,170 - ( sighs ) - four, three, two... 598 00:23:43,214 --> 00:23:46,215 - There we go. - ...One. And stop. 599 00:23:46,259 --> 00:23:48,926 - Well done. Hands in the air. - Good job. 600 00:23:48,970 --> 00:23:52,054 - That was stressful. - My hardest thing was trying to figure out 601 00:23:52,098 --> 00:23:54,390 Which piece of fish I wanted to use. 602 00:23:54,434 --> 00:23:56,058 - These are beautiful plates. - Yeah. 603 00:23:56,060 --> 00:23:58,853 ( sighs ) I'm just a little embarrassed. 604 00:23:58,896 --> 00:24:00,229 I should have used some ingredients 605 00:24:00,273 --> 00:24:02,022 That I was more familiar with. 606 00:24:02,066 --> 00:24:03,232 I don't normally work with couscous. 607 00:24:03,276 --> 00:24:04,942 I've never worked with red snapper. 608 00:24:04,986 --> 00:24:06,944 I don't have access to saffron normally. 609 00:24:07,029 --> 00:24:09,321 I don't drink wine. 610 00:24:09,365 --> 00:24:11,365 I don't have the right elements coming together, 611 00:24:11,367 --> 00:24:15,077 And I am panicked in my soul right now. 612 00:24:24,464 --> 00:24:26,130 Gordon: Right, all of you, well done. 613 00:24:26,174 --> 00:24:28,132 Now, in order to pick 614 00:24:28,176 --> 00:24:29,884 Our top three dishes of the night, 615 00:24:29,927 --> 00:24:32,219 We need to take a much closer look 616 00:24:32,263 --> 00:24:35,431 At everyone's fish dishes. 617 00:24:35,433 --> 00:24:37,266 Shall we, gents? 618 00:24:42,148 --> 00:24:44,106 - Kennedy. - Hello. 619 00:24:44,150 --> 00:24:46,150 Are you glad you kept the sardines whole? 620 00:24:46,152 --> 00:24:49,111 I think it shows a little bit diversity from everyone else. 621 00:24:49,155 --> 00:24:50,863 - Thank you. - Thank you. 622 00:24:50,907 --> 00:24:54,867 Reagan. So, you went the route of the blackened salmon, huh? 623 00:24:54,911 --> 00:24:58,162 Yes. I didn't taste the fish. I've been only told what it's supposed to look like. 624 00:24:58,206 --> 00:25:00,789 - And so... - So this is the first plate of fish that you've cooked 625 00:25:00,833 --> 00:25:02,458 - Sitting in front of you, in your entire life? - That I've cooked. 626 00:25:02,543 --> 00:25:06,337 - Like, yeah. Yep. - That's intense. 627 00:25:06,380 --> 00:25:08,172 Kolby: All my other competitors' dishes look amazing. 628 00:25:08,216 --> 00:25:10,132 It's really hard to tell who's gonna be in the top 629 00:25:10,176 --> 00:25:11,800 And who's gonna be in the bottom. 630 00:25:11,844 --> 00:25:13,511 - This is your first time cooking branzino? - It is. 631 00:25:13,554 --> 00:25:15,513 The judges are having to nitpick at this point, 632 00:25:15,515 --> 00:25:18,224 Because everybody's dishes are coming out so well. 633 00:25:18,226 --> 00:25:20,059 Wayne, the idea of blackening, 634 00:25:20,061 --> 00:25:22,019 You went with oil as opposed to clarified butter, 635 00:25:22,021 --> 00:25:24,188 - Which is the traditional route. - Yes. 636 00:25:24,232 --> 00:25:27,191 So one misstep can really send you home. 637 00:25:27,235 --> 00:25:29,026 All right, lizzie, you had the red snapper. 638 00:25:29,070 --> 00:25:30,986 Where did the wine wind up? 639 00:25:30,988 --> 00:25:33,322 I put the wine in my orange saffron sauce. 640 00:25:33,366 --> 00:25:36,909 - Did you cook out the alcohol of the wine? - No, sir. 641 00:25:36,911 --> 00:25:41,497 - So, james, you were given the striped bass? - Uh, yes. 642 00:25:41,499 --> 00:25:43,374 Did you taste one of these after the pickling? 643 00:25:43,376 --> 00:25:45,084 - I didn't have time to taste-- - so you didn't taste it. 644 00:25:45,086 --> 00:25:46,961 And did you put it on the plate without tasting it? 645 00:25:47,004 --> 00:25:48,462 Uh, yes. 646 00:25:50,424 --> 00:25:53,342 - Grant, uh, mackerel. - Correct. 647 00:25:53,386 --> 00:25:55,678 - What is this supposed to be? - So, that's a broth I made 648 00:25:55,721 --> 00:25:58,472 Out both of the mackerel, mirepoix, and spices. 649 00:26:01,727 --> 00:26:03,352 - Kolby, halibut. - Yes, chef. 650 00:26:03,396 --> 00:26:04,937 You feel you did justice to it? 651 00:26:04,981 --> 00:26:06,814 Yes, sir. I made four fillets 652 00:26:06,899 --> 00:26:10,317 So I could choose the exact right one to give to you guys. 653 00:26:10,361 --> 00:26:12,152 We'll see. 654 00:26:16,033 --> 00:26:17,950 First of all, I want to say well done to all of you 655 00:26:17,994 --> 00:26:20,202 Because all the dishes look really good. 656 00:26:20,246 --> 00:26:21,579 Give yourselves a round of applause. Come on. 657 00:26:21,622 --> 00:26:23,455 Whoo! 658 00:26:25,334 --> 00:26:29,461 Sav, md, it's time to trade in those immunity pins. 659 00:26:29,505 --> 00:26:32,590 Make your way down and hand those pins over. 660 00:26:32,592 --> 00:26:34,341 Excellent. How was that? 661 00:26:34,385 --> 00:26:36,135 Thank you, chef. It was great while it lasted. 662 00:26:36,137 --> 00:26:36,969 Well, there you go. Well done. Congrats. 663 00:26:37,013 --> 00:26:38,304 - Top ten. - Great view. 664 00:26:38,347 --> 00:26:40,931 - Sav: Thank y'all. - Now, there are three 665 00:26:40,975 --> 00:26:43,058 Home cooks tonight that joe, aarón, and myself 666 00:26:43,102 --> 00:26:48,689 Really felt that they highlighted the fish and made that the star. 667 00:26:48,691 --> 00:26:52,484 The first dish comes from a cook 668 00:26:52,528 --> 00:26:56,030 Who's previously made it to the top by cooking seafood. 669 00:26:56,073 --> 00:26:58,115 Please step forward... 670 00:27:00,995 --> 00:27:04,079 - Wayne. - ( applause ) 671 00:27:04,123 --> 00:27:06,206 This is my moment. Winning today's challenge 672 00:27:06,250 --> 00:27:09,251 With a catfish would really send a statement 673 00:27:09,295 --> 00:27:12,212 That I really know what I'm doing in the kitchen and I'm here to win. 674 00:27:12,256 --> 00:27:13,213 Describe the dish, please. 675 00:27:13,257 --> 00:27:14,965 I've prepared for you today 676 00:27:15,009 --> 00:27:16,258 A blackened catfish 677 00:27:16,302 --> 00:27:18,218 Over a spicy potato hash, 678 00:27:18,262 --> 00:27:20,054 A fresh remoulade sauce, and I pickled up 679 00:27:20,097 --> 00:27:22,222 Some beautiful little green tomatoes. 680 00:27:22,266 --> 00:27:25,976 The blackening and the cook on the catfish seems to be spot on. 681 00:27:26,062 --> 00:27:27,394 It looks like a very appetizing dish. 682 00:27:27,396 --> 00:27:30,064 - I think, very authentic. - Shall we? 683 00:27:38,491 --> 00:27:41,367 Look, there's a lot going on on that plate, 684 00:27:41,410 --> 00:27:43,202 A lot of textural differences. 685 00:27:43,204 --> 00:27:44,995 The pickling part is very smart, 686 00:27:45,039 --> 00:27:47,206 The potatoes are properly cooked and seasoned, 687 00:27:47,249 --> 00:27:49,500 The fish is cooked to perfection. 688 00:27:49,543 --> 00:27:51,001 It's a good dish. 689 00:27:51,045 --> 00:27:52,920 I think all of the decisions you made 690 00:27:52,963 --> 00:27:54,421 As far as the garnishes were smart. 691 00:27:54,465 --> 00:27:58,133 It's acidic, it's spicy, it's balanced. 692 00:27:58,177 --> 00:28:00,052 - This is really beautiful. - Thank you. 693 00:28:00,096 --> 00:28:01,428 You've actually nailed that catfish. 694 00:28:01,472 --> 00:28:03,472 It's a tough one to get right, let me tell you. 695 00:28:03,516 --> 00:28:05,424 And tonight you have taken that to the next level. 696 00:28:05,434 --> 00:28:07,309 - Really good job. - Thank you. 697 00:28:08,396 --> 00:28:10,604 - Good job, wayne. - Good job, wayne. 698 00:28:13,943 --> 00:28:17,486 All right, so, the second dish that we felt collectively made a splash tonight 699 00:28:17,488 --> 00:28:20,656 Features some of the most refined plating of the evening. 700 00:28:20,700 --> 00:28:24,451 So please come forward... 701 00:28:24,495 --> 00:28:26,203 Kolby. 702 00:28:30,960 --> 00:28:32,960 Kolby: This now makes three top dishes in a row, 703 00:28:33,003 --> 00:28:35,921 Which is amazing, and I think everybody's 704 00:28:35,965 --> 00:28:37,089 Starting to now see me as a threat. 705 00:28:37,133 --> 00:28:39,299 Never gets old. 706 00:28:39,343 --> 00:28:41,051 It's just proven my place in this competition. 707 00:28:41,095 --> 00:28:44,388 Please give us an insight on what fish you were given 708 00:28:44,390 --> 00:28:45,681 And the preparation behind it. 709 00:28:45,683 --> 00:28:47,808 I made harissa spiced halibut 710 00:28:47,852 --> 00:28:50,310 With a little bit of a butternut squash and carrot purée 711 00:28:50,354 --> 00:28:52,479 - And a tabouleh. - I just love the fact 712 00:28:52,523 --> 00:28:55,733 That you're stepping away from the obvious, those gulf flavors. 713 00:28:55,735 --> 00:28:57,067 You said, "you know what? I'm gonna go mediterranean." 714 00:28:57,111 --> 00:28:58,736 And that is confidence. 715 00:28:58,779 --> 00:29:01,321 I think it's been one of your best-plated dishes 716 00:29:01,365 --> 00:29:03,407 So far in this competition, 'cause it's elegant. 717 00:29:03,451 --> 00:29:05,284 - Thank you, chef. - Shall we? 718 00:29:11,292 --> 00:29:13,959 The tabouleh with the purée together are magic alone. 719 00:29:14,003 --> 00:29:16,503 - Thank you. - And then the well-seasoned and properly-cooked fish 720 00:29:16,505 --> 00:29:18,922 Just kind of add the richness that the dish needs. 721 00:29:18,966 --> 00:29:23,886 This is a high level, perfectly conceptualized and executed dish. 722 00:29:23,929 --> 00:29:26,972 - Thank you, joe. - Kolby, this is a very intelligent dish. 723 00:29:27,016 --> 00:29:29,933 And I really appreciate the fact that you did not scorch the seasoning. 724 00:29:29,977 --> 00:29:34,354 It's there, it's present, and I love the choice of the purée. 725 00:29:34,398 --> 00:29:36,440 Halibut's a tough fish to get right. 726 00:29:36,484 --> 00:29:38,484 - It's unforgiving. There's no fat. - Yes. 727 00:29:38,486 --> 00:29:41,069 And it's incredibly difficult to nail. 728 00:29:41,071 --> 00:29:43,238 This is good. I think it's one of your best dishes so far. 729 00:29:43,282 --> 00:29:45,240 - Thank you, chef. - Great job. Thank you. 730 00:29:45,284 --> 00:29:48,452 - Thank y'all very much. - Whoo! Go, kolby! 731 00:29:48,537 --> 00:29:50,037 - Good job. - Thank you. You, too. 732 00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:51,497 Okay, the final dish 733 00:29:51,499 --> 00:29:54,917 That really set the bar up high tonight 734 00:29:54,960 --> 00:29:58,921 Was made with one of the smallest fish. 735 00:29:58,964 --> 00:30:00,964 Please come forward, kennedy. 736 00:30:00,966 --> 00:30:04,468 - Whoo! All right. - Whoo! 737 00:30:04,512 --> 00:30:08,138 I definitely got the fish that nobody wanted in the competition, 738 00:30:08,182 --> 00:30:10,349 But in my eyes, I think it's kind of an advantage 739 00:30:10,351 --> 00:30:12,976 For me to show the judges that I am the kind of chef 740 00:30:13,020 --> 00:30:15,187 That adapts to situations and I think quickly on my feet. 741 00:30:15,231 --> 00:30:17,481 Okay, kennedy, so you got traded a fish. 742 00:30:17,525 --> 00:30:19,358 You started with the innocuous salmon 743 00:30:19,401 --> 00:30:22,694 And wound up with the salacious sardines. 744 00:30:22,696 --> 00:30:23,695 Tell us what you did with them. 745 00:30:23,697 --> 00:30:25,656 So, I made whole fried sardines 746 00:30:25,699 --> 00:30:27,074 Over a fresh herb panzanella 747 00:30:27,117 --> 00:30:29,409 And a white wine raisin tomato sauce. 748 00:30:29,453 --> 00:30:32,204 Kennedy, you know, sardines, living in France for three years 749 00:30:32,248 --> 00:30:34,164 And seeing how difficult they are to nail, 750 00:30:34,208 --> 00:30:35,165 I just love what you've done. 751 00:30:35,209 --> 00:30:37,960 This dish just screams unfazed, 752 00:30:38,003 --> 00:30:41,338 So the mistake here, I think, was sav. 753 00:30:41,382 --> 00:30:44,341 Because no matter what they throw at you, you're gonna come back. 754 00:30:44,385 --> 00:30:46,301 - Thank you. - Can't wait to dig in. 755 00:30:53,102 --> 00:30:54,893 Joe: Perfect. 756 00:30:54,937 --> 00:30:56,228 This is the kind of food I like to eat. 757 00:30:56,272 --> 00:30:59,064 Crispy, rich, acidic. 758 00:30:59,108 --> 00:31:01,024 Everything is right about this dish. 759 00:31:01,068 --> 00:31:03,151 - Quite delicious. - Thank you. 760 00:31:03,195 --> 00:31:06,530 You took, in essence, one of the most challenging fish to cook, 761 00:31:06,574 --> 00:31:08,073 At the same time, the most simple, 762 00:31:08,117 --> 00:31:09,992 And did something that's uniquely kennedy 763 00:31:10,035 --> 00:31:12,744 - That equaled flavor. - Thank you, chef. 764 00:31:12,746 --> 00:31:14,580 Sardines cooked beautifully. They're moist, they're crisp. 765 00:31:14,623 --> 00:31:16,373 Panzanella salad, classic, beautifully done. 766 00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:18,500 I think the hardest thing here is you've got big competition 767 00:31:18,544 --> 00:31:20,502 Behind you for the top three dishes tonight. 768 00:31:20,504 --> 00:31:23,338 - But it's just delicious. - Thank you, chef. 769 00:31:23,382 --> 00:31:25,591 - I really appreciate it. - Great job, well done. 770 00:31:25,634 --> 00:31:27,301 Thank you! 771 00:31:28,304 --> 00:31:31,221 Both: Welcome to the top 10. 772 00:31:31,265 --> 00:31:33,265 That's really hard. Three phenomenal dishes. 773 00:31:33,267 --> 00:31:35,475 - Oh, I know my favorite. - I think I do, too. 774 00:31:35,519 --> 00:31:37,477 Gordon: So, wayne, for the catfish. 775 00:31:37,479 --> 00:31:39,521 I gotta tell you, as somebody that knows 776 00:31:39,565 --> 00:31:42,190 That food really well, I'm so impressed by him. 777 00:31:42,234 --> 00:31:44,985 I think that's the best plate that kolby's put forward with that halibut. 778 00:31:45,029 --> 00:31:47,070 - Yes. - It was very minimalistic. 779 00:31:47,114 --> 00:31:48,989 - There was only three things on there. - Yeah. 780 00:31:49,033 --> 00:31:50,991 And then the sardines. I mean, beautiful. 781 00:31:51,035 --> 00:31:53,493 - Yeah. - Yeah. 782 00:31:55,706 --> 00:31:58,165 - Got it? We agreed? - We good? Absolutely. 783 00:31:59,335 --> 00:32:01,168 Wayne, kolby, kennedy, 784 00:32:01,211 --> 00:32:02,502 Three outstanding dishes. 785 00:32:02,504 --> 00:32:07,466 And after much discussion, we're all agreed 786 00:32:07,509 --> 00:32:11,595 That the best dish of the night was cooked by... 787 00:32:24,234 --> 00:32:28,111 The best dish of the night was cooked by... 788 00:32:30,491 --> 00:32:34,910 - Congratulations, wayne. - Wow. Okay. 789 00:32:34,954 --> 00:32:39,498 I just freaking won immunity? I mean, this is incredible. 790 00:32:39,500 --> 00:32:42,918 I have been wanting to win this pin for weeks and weeks now, 791 00:32:42,920 --> 00:32:45,754 And, you know, the rest of the competitors better take note, 792 00:32:45,798 --> 00:32:48,632 Because technically this pin puts me into the top nine. 793 00:32:48,634 --> 00:32:51,468 I've got a one in three chance of being in the finale. 794 00:32:51,512 --> 00:32:53,345 - Good job. Well done. - Thank you. 795 00:32:53,389 --> 00:32:56,640 - Amazing. Head up - yep, thanks. 796 00:32:56,684 --> 00:32:58,058 Wayne: Thank you. 797 00:32:59,687 --> 00:33:03,063 Sadly, there were three dishes 798 00:33:03,107 --> 00:33:06,191 That we felt were not quite the masterchef standard, 799 00:33:06,235 --> 00:33:11,196 And we will be sending one of them home tonight. 800 00:33:11,240 --> 00:33:14,199 The first dish we must take a much closer look at 801 00:33:14,201 --> 00:33:20,288 Is someone that started off with a big bold idea, but missed the mark. 802 00:33:20,332 --> 00:33:23,375 Please step forward, grant. 803 00:33:23,419 --> 00:33:27,295 This is the first time that I've been in the bottom three 804 00:33:27,339 --> 00:33:28,964 Throughout the entire competition, 805 00:33:28,966 --> 00:33:30,424 So this is new ground for me. 806 00:33:30,467 --> 00:33:32,217 This is a fish that I didn't want, 807 00:33:32,261 --> 00:33:35,262 That I didn't have originally. Md gave it to me. 808 00:33:35,264 --> 00:33:37,055 I tried to do as much as I could with the fish, 809 00:33:37,099 --> 00:33:39,474 But in hindsight maybe I did a little too much. 810 00:33:39,518 --> 00:33:41,435 Gordon: Describe the dish, please. 811 00:33:41,437 --> 00:33:44,980 I made a pan-seared mackerel over sautéed kohlrabi greens 812 00:33:45,024 --> 00:33:46,356 In a mackerel broth, 813 00:33:46,400 --> 00:33:48,442 And smoked mackerel mousse inside a potato soufflé. 814 00:33:48,485 --> 00:33:52,362 It looks like you didn't consider the fish you were using. 815 00:33:52,364 --> 00:33:55,323 This is how you would do a branzino or a red snapper, 816 00:33:55,367 --> 00:33:57,409 That kind of a fillet presentation. 817 00:33:57,444 --> 00:34:01,246 But that is not how you would use a mackerel. 818 00:34:01,290 --> 00:34:02,539 So, what's in the broth, please? 819 00:34:02,541 --> 00:34:05,250 In the broth, I started with a mirepoix, 820 00:34:05,294 --> 00:34:10,464 Added garlic, the bones, and the carcass of the mackerel. 821 00:34:15,137 --> 00:34:18,221 You are a way, way better cook than this dish. 822 00:34:18,265 --> 00:34:21,767 Making a fish stock out of mackerel is unheard of. 823 00:34:21,769 --> 00:34:24,352 - It's bad. - I appreciate the flavor of the actual mousse, 824 00:34:24,354 --> 00:34:27,397 And also I like the fact that you charred the greens, 825 00:34:27,399 --> 00:34:31,443 But other than that, it's really sort of difficult to understand that broth. 826 00:34:31,487 --> 00:34:33,862 - It's just a misfire. - Yes, chef. 827 00:34:33,864 --> 00:34:37,074 I think the sear and the torching of the mackerel is spot-on. 828 00:34:37,117 --> 00:34:38,366 It's cooked, it's glistening. 829 00:34:38,401 --> 00:34:40,952 But broth is a sort of mismatch. 830 00:34:40,996 --> 00:34:44,414 There's two dishes coming into one here that don't quite hit the mark. 831 00:34:44,458 --> 00:34:47,084 Boy, oh, boy, did md do one on you tonight, let me tell you. 832 00:34:47,169 --> 00:34:49,336 Because first time in the bottom, 833 00:34:49,379 --> 00:34:52,881 And, sadly, you've got one foot out the door. 834 00:34:52,966 --> 00:34:55,133 Thank you. 835 00:35:01,767 --> 00:35:06,561 Okay, the second dish that we thought missed the mark tonight, 836 00:35:06,647 --> 00:35:10,232 Please come forward... 837 00:35:10,275 --> 00:35:12,943 Lizzie. 838 00:35:12,986 --> 00:35:15,028 I'm not surprised at all that my name was called. 839 00:35:15,072 --> 00:35:17,364 I definitely took on too much tonight. 840 00:35:17,407 --> 00:35:20,408 I should have stuck to some ingredients that I was more familiar with 841 00:35:20,452 --> 00:35:22,786 And I'm really disappointed in myself. 842 00:35:22,830 --> 00:35:27,332 I made a pan-seared red snapper with an orange saffron sauce 843 00:35:27,376 --> 00:35:31,002 Couscous, charred bok choy, and some orange supremes. 844 00:35:31,046 --> 00:35:35,340 Visually, there's a good color on the fish, but it just looks unfinished. 845 00:35:35,384 --> 00:35:39,136 At this stage, you can't just give me steamed couscous, 846 00:35:39,179 --> 00:35:42,097 And I think this presentation is starting to show 847 00:35:42,099 --> 00:35:43,765 That the competition is running away from you. 848 00:35:43,767 --> 00:35:47,144 Joe: What did you do in an hour? This is a 20-minute dish. 849 00:35:47,187 --> 00:35:49,187 There's really nothing to it. 850 00:35:49,231 --> 00:35:50,647 - Shall we? - Yep. 851 00:35:56,113 --> 00:35:58,947 The red snapper's perfectly cooked. 852 00:35:58,949 --> 00:36:01,825 The couscous tastes like a mimosa. 853 00:36:01,869 --> 00:36:06,121 Like, literally, it tastes like wine and orange juice together. 854 00:36:06,165 --> 00:36:07,372 And raw wine, at that, 855 00:36:07,416 --> 00:36:10,208 So big technical defect with the dish. 856 00:36:10,252 --> 00:36:11,960 There's just nothing going on here. 857 00:36:12,004 --> 00:36:13,795 It just tastes of pure orange juice. 858 00:36:13,839 --> 00:36:16,256 It's almost like you just splashed it on the plate. 859 00:36:16,300 --> 00:36:19,259 I mean, there's no creativity, no imagination here. 860 00:36:19,303 --> 00:36:22,721 - Yes, chef. - You can't just go and stick a fruit salad 861 00:36:22,764 --> 00:36:25,473 On the side of the plate with orange segments and expect to get away with it 862 00:36:25,517 --> 00:36:27,142 At this stage in the competition. 863 00:36:27,186 --> 00:36:29,436 So stop playing it safe, 864 00:36:29,521 --> 00:36:34,065 Because tonight somebody's going home, 865 00:36:34,109 --> 00:36:35,650 And you may have just untied your apron. 866 00:36:35,694 --> 00:36:38,445 - Thank you. - Thank you. 867 00:36:43,285 --> 00:36:45,452 The final dish that we need to examine further 868 00:36:45,495 --> 00:36:49,956 Was made by a cook that appeared on the top early on in this competition, 869 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:54,044 But tonight they fell short. 870 00:36:54,087 --> 00:36:55,462 Please come down... 871 00:37:06,558 --> 00:37:09,935 All right, the final dish that we need to examine further 872 00:37:09,978 --> 00:37:14,773 Was made by a cook that appeared in the top early on in this competition, 873 00:37:14,775 --> 00:37:17,984 But tonight they fell short. 874 00:37:18,028 --> 00:37:21,446 Please come down... 875 00:37:21,490 --> 00:37:22,489 James. 876 00:37:25,327 --> 00:37:27,619 James: Md gave the "macker-elle" to grant 877 00:37:27,621 --> 00:37:29,371 And gave me the striped sea bass, 878 00:37:29,414 --> 00:37:31,289 So I got one of the best fishes of the night. 879 00:37:31,333 --> 00:37:33,291 Hopefully the judges see that I did it justice. 880 00:37:33,293 --> 00:37:36,753 I made a pan-seared crispy skin striped bass 881 00:37:36,797 --> 00:37:40,465 With pickled romanesco, cauliflower and parsnip purée, 882 00:37:40,467 --> 00:37:44,219 Sautéed mushrooms, and roasted cherry tomatoes. 883 00:37:44,263 --> 00:37:46,846 You got handed a pass into the top 10 tonight, 884 00:37:46,890 --> 00:37:50,517 'cause it's one of the most sought-after fishes anywhere in the country. 885 00:37:50,560 --> 00:37:53,687 But it doesn't look like a dish that's thought out properly. 886 00:37:53,730 --> 00:37:58,024 It's just a bunch of different ingredients splashed on a plate. 887 00:38:07,411 --> 00:38:09,244 Okay, here's what's wrong with this dish. 888 00:38:09,288 --> 00:38:10,954 A little bit of everything. 889 00:38:10,998 --> 00:38:14,124 The romanesco is about an hour to 90 minutes away 890 00:38:14,167 --> 00:38:15,750 From being pickled properly. 891 00:38:15,752 --> 00:38:18,962 The tomatoes are about a half hour to 45 minutes away 892 00:38:19,006 --> 00:38:21,256 From being roasted properly. 893 00:38:21,300 --> 00:38:24,092 The fish is cooked twice as long as it should have been, 894 00:38:24,136 --> 00:38:25,343 Therefore overcooked. 895 00:38:25,387 --> 00:38:28,221 So I don't even really know what to say. 896 00:38:28,265 --> 00:38:30,557 You've actually seasoned the fish nicely. 897 00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:32,434 But, sadly, overcooked. 898 00:38:32,477 --> 00:38:36,021 And you just don't serve roasted tomatoes with a parsnip purée. 899 00:38:36,064 --> 00:38:38,398 Tomatoes and parsnips will never work. 900 00:38:38,400 --> 00:38:41,568 They won't go together, period. 901 00:38:41,611 --> 00:38:44,154 Sadly for you, the best bite here is the mushrooms, 902 00:38:44,197 --> 00:38:46,906 Which you know inside and out, in that purée. 903 00:38:46,950 --> 00:38:49,117 But that has nothing to do with fish. 904 00:38:49,161 --> 00:38:50,660 - Thank you. - Thanks, chef. 905 00:38:55,584 --> 00:38:57,459 ( whispering ) 906 00:38:57,502 --> 00:38:59,669 - This is so hard. - Aarón: Yeah. 907 00:38:59,671 --> 00:39:01,296 First of all, that's the-- 908 00:39:01,340 --> 00:39:03,298 That's the worst dish grant's cooked so far. 909 00:39:03,342 --> 00:39:06,051 Grant just got too clever. He fell flat on his face. 910 00:39:06,053 --> 00:39:07,886 - Lizzie's was just too plain, right? - Too plain. 911 00:39:07,929 --> 00:39:10,930 You give someone an hour to cook fish, they have to cook something. 912 00:39:10,932 --> 00:39:13,058 And embellish with the pantry. Lift it up. 913 00:39:13,101 --> 00:39:16,269 - Gordon: James? - Joe: So far off the mark. 914 00:39:16,313 --> 00:39:19,064 It's just ingredients on a plate that are all miscooked. 915 00:39:19,066 --> 00:39:21,391 It really demonstrated james' lack of knowledge 916 00:39:21,401 --> 00:39:23,443 - Of cooking fish and what to pair with it. - Yeah. 917 00:39:33,163 --> 00:39:37,374 Grant, lizzie, james, sadly, your three dishes were somewhat underwhelming, 918 00:39:37,417 --> 00:39:39,501 Especially heading towards the top 10. 919 00:39:39,544 --> 00:39:41,461 After much discussion, 920 00:39:41,463 --> 00:39:43,713 Joe, aarón, and myself all agree, 921 00:39:43,757 --> 00:39:49,552 The home cook that will be leaving "masterchef" tonight is... 922 00:39:53,600 --> 00:39:55,266 James. 923 00:39:55,310 --> 00:39:59,396 Grant, lizzie, please say good-bye to james 924 00:39:59,439 --> 00:40:01,731 - And head back to your station. - It's all good. 925 00:40:01,733 --> 00:40:03,233 ( whispering ) 926 00:40:05,904 --> 00:40:07,153 Thanks, brother. 927 00:40:09,825 --> 00:40:13,451 James, honestly, watching you come out of your shell 928 00:40:13,495 --> 00:40:16,955 Is inspiring. Food needs attitude. 929 00:40:16,998 --> 00:40:19,499 - You've got that in abundance. - I appreciate it. 930 00:40:19,543 --> 00:40:21,209 And just watching you evolve, I think, 931 00:40:21,253 --> 00:40:23,920 Has been the most important thing for us three. 932 00:40:23,964 --> 00:40:25,296 Thank you. I loved being here, 933 00:40:25,340 --> 00:40:27,632 And, um, definitely-- definitely changed 934 00:40:27,634 --> 00:40:30,218 - And believe in myself more. - You did yourself proud 935 00:40:30,262 --> 00:40:33,430 And the west proud. Come and say good-bye, bud. 936 00:40:33,473 --> 00:40:36,224 James: I'm not ready to leave the competition. 937 00:40:36,268 --> 00:40:40,228 I was just right there, to making the top 10. 938 00:40:41,481 --> 00:40:45,358 It hurts, but I do have a lot to be proud of. 939 00:40:46,361 --> 00:40:48,445 Oh, james. 940 00:40:48,488 --> 00:40:50,113 When I first came into the masterchef kitchen, 941 00:40:50,157 --> 00:40:51,522 I was under the radar. 942 00:40:51,533 --> 00:40:54,242 But now that I'm leaving this competition, 943 00:40:54,244 --> 00:40:57,120 I'm outgoing, and have a boost of confidence. 944 00:40:57,164 --> 00:41:00,039 - Love you, james. - I'ma continue cooking 945 00:41:00,083 --> 00:41:02,292 And, you know, making mushroom jerky. 946 00:41:02,335 --> 00:41:05,336 - Lizzie, md, and kennedy... - You gotta win. 947 00:41:05,380 --> 00:41:07,922 ...Work hard and bring it home to the west side. 948 00:41:07,966 --> 00:41:10,884 Bye, james! 949 00:41:10,927 --> 00:41:14,512 Gordon: Next time, the top 10 welcome a masterchef champion... 950 00:41:14,514 --> 00:41:18,224 - Kelsey murphy! - ...Whose nfl stadium food 951 00:41:18,268 --> 00:41:21,227 Fuels fans of the indianapolis colts. 952 00:41:21,271 --> 00:41:23,354 Your challenge is to elevate stadium food. 953 00:41:23,398 --> 00:41:26,191 Wayne, you'll get a chance to give one of them 954 00:41:26,234 --> 00:41:30,153 A time-out for five whole minutes. 955 00:41:30,155 --> 00:41:32,322 - Gloves are off, right? - With a quarter of a million bucks at stake? 956 00:41:32,365 --> 00:41:35,283 - Yes, sir. - Let's see if you got your dad's instincts. 957 00:41:35,327 --> 00:41:36,993 - Look. - Oh, my god. 958 00:41:37,037 --> 00:41:38,328 - Flag goes to ( bleep ). - Time-out! 959 00:41:38,371 --> 00:41:40,121 - Oh, ( bleep ). - Moment of truth. 960 00:41:40,165 --> 00:41:42,290 - Oh, this is such a mess. - It is chaos down there. 961 00:41:42,334 --> 00:41:43,583 - She's going home. - ( bleep ) 962 00:41:43,627 --> 00:41:45,043 Didn't see that one coming. 963 00:41:45,086 --> 00:41:47,295 - Let the games begin. - ( bleep )