1 00:00:01,135 --> 00:00:02,939 Previously on Next Level Chef... 2 00:00:03,040 --> 00:00:04,240 I'm putting together a team 3 00:00:04,241 --> 00:00:06,078 that Is gonna absolutely dominate. 4 00:00:06,079 --> 00:00:07,816 Nyesha's comin' out fighting! 5 00:00:07,916 --> 00:00:09,384 This is the first cook in Team Arrington 6 00:00:09,385 --> 00:00:11,222 - and I just want to impress her. - Now, now, now! 7 00:00:11,223 --> 00:00:13,628 Agh! 8 00:00:13,728 --> 00:00:16,264 The winning dish is... Christian. 9 00:00:16,265 --> 00:00:18,136 Top dish, first round?! 10 00:00:18,236 --> 00:00:20,273 You have one last chance 11 00:00:20,274 --> 00:00:22,979 to save yourselves in this competition. 12 00:00:23,080 --> 00:00:24,849 - I can't look right now. - I'm still here. 13 00:00:24,983 --> 00:00:26,453 WOO! 14 00:00:26,554 --> 00:00:28,524 And tonight... 15 00:00:28,625 --> 00:00:31,396 There are monsters on this platform. 16 00:00:31,496 --> 00:00:33,534 - Oh, my God. - I have trouble with proteins 17 00:00:33,635 --> 00:00:35,370 that still have their heads on them. 18 00:00:37,375 --> 00:00:39,011 He was moving like a samurai in there. 19 00:00:40,247 --> 00:00:42,853 It's squishy, slimy... ew! 20 00:00:42,953 --> 00:00:44,288 Ouch! Holy ! 21 00:00:44,388 --> 00:00:45,725 - Medic! - Medic! 22 00:01:02,424 --> 00:01:05,163 - Oh, my. Here we go. - Let's go! 23 00:01:05,297 --> 00:01:07,836 Back at it again, baby. Let's go. 24 00:01:07,936 --> 00:01:10,407 - Right, how's everybody feeling? - Great! Excellent! 25 00:01:10,541 --> 00:01:12,477 - Ready to go again? - Yes, chef! 26 00:01:12,579 --> 00:01:13,480 Love it. 27 00:01:13,581 --> 00:01:14,749 Okay, trailblazers! 28 00:01:14,883 --> 00:01:17,555 Chef! 29 00:01:17,556 --> 00:01:19,292 I mean, let's be honest. last time we showed the other 30 00:01:19,425 --> 00:01:21,028 teams exactly how it's done. 31 00:01:21,128 --> 00:01:22,766 - You set the tone. - Yeah. 32 00:01:22,899 --> 00:01:24,435 Christian put us on top, 33 00:01:24,569 --> 00:01:26,306 so now it's your job to keep us up there. 34 00:01:26,406 --> 00:01:28,475 Let's maintain that advantage. 35 00:01:28,476 --> 00:01:30,080 - Can we do it? - Yes, chef! We do! 36 00:01:30,180 --> 00:01:31,448 Team Arrington, 37 00:01:31,449 --> 00:01:34,188 thanks to Emerson's performance 38 00:01:34,288 --> 00:01:36,224 in the elimination cook-off, 39 00:01:36,225 --> 00:01:38,330 we are heading to the middle level. 40 00:01:38,463 --> 00:01:41,503 Team Ramsay, we are down one. Right? 41 00:01:41,603 --> 00:01:43,775 The only way is up from now on in, okay? 42 00:01:43,908 --> 00:01:45,343 Yes, chef. 43 00:01:45,444 --> 00:01:47,480 You guys ready for your next challenge? 44 00:01:47,481 --> 00:01:50,220 - Yes, chef! - Good. Because it is a big one. 45 00:01:50,320 --> 00:01:52,725 Let's go. 46 00:01:52,859 --> 00:01:57,200 This one will test even the most experienced of chefs. 47 00:01:57,201 --> 00:01:58,938 Because today 48 00:01:59,038 --> 00:02:00,942 when that platform comes down, 49 00:02:01,042 --> 00:02:03,647 it will only have three... 50 00:02:05,217 --> 00:02:07,822 ...huge... items on it. 51 00:02:07,922 --> 00:02:09,960 Okay, okay. 52 00:02:10,093 --> 00:02:12,230 Only one giant protein... 53 00:02:12,231 --> 00:02:14,367 for each level. 54 00:02:14,368 --> 00:02:16,105 Everyone terrified? 55 00:02:16,106 --> 00:02:18,210 No, chef. 56 00:02:18,310 --> 00:02:21,750 You should be. When the platform comes down 57 00:02:21,883 --> 00:02:24,623 there's going to be three large whole fish... 58 00:02:24,723 --> 00:02:27,226 ...straight off the boat 59 00:02:27,227 --> 00:02:29,632 and your team has to grab one whole fish 60 00:02:29,732 --> 00:02:32,137 and work together to break it down and portion it out 61 00:02:32,138 --> 00:02:33,740 before you even start cooking. 62 00:02:33,741 --> 00:02:35,410 Yes, chef. 63 00:02:35,511 --> 00:02:37,280 I have trouble with proteins 64 00:02:37,281 --> 00:02:38,916 that still have their heads on them. 65 00:02:38,917 --> 00:02:42,424 I am not a fan of looking at the face 66 00:02:42,526 --> 00:02:44,696 of the protein that I am about to cook. 67 00:02:44,797 --> 00:02:46,164 Guys, understand. 68 00:02:46,165 --> 00:02:48,270 Cooking fish is no joke. 69 00:02:48,370 --> 00:02:50,373 It requires a lot of finesse. 70 00:02:50,374 --> 00:02:53,981 And trust me, the line between perfectly cooked 71 00:02:54,114 --> 00:02:57,253 and overdone is razor thin. 72 00:02:57,254 --> 00:02:59,693 - Got it? - Yes, chef. 73 00:02:59,793 --> 00:03:02,732 But there's also one more thing on the line today. 74 00:03:02,733 --> 00:03:04,802 Of course. 75 00:03:04,803 --> 00:03:06,673 Besides just winning the challenge for your team, 76 00:03:06,774 --> 00:03:09,110 the best dish of the day will also win... 77 00:03:12,685 --> 00:03:17,662 - Yes. Whoa, whoa, whoa. - I want that. 78 00:03:17,762 --> 00:03:20,935 ...the incredible Next Level Immunity Pin. 79 00:03:21,068 --> 00:03:23,240 That immunity pin on your apron is your safety net. 80 00:03:23,340 --> 00:03:25,376 If you ever find yourself 81 00:03:25,377 --> 00:03:27,414 in an elimination cook-off, you can play it 82 00:03:27,515 --> 00:03:28,517 and your mentor will have to choose 83 00:03:28,617 --> 00:03:30,019 someone else from your team 84 00:03:30,020 --> 00:03:31,255 to take your place. 85 00:03:31,355 --> 00:03:33,159 But listen up. 86 00:03:33,259 --> 00:03:34,395 This season, for the first time ever, 87 00:03:34,530 --> 00:03:37,401 we are only giving out one pin. 88 00:03:37,535 --> 00:03:38,770 That's right. 89 00:03:38,771 --> 00:03:40,807 It's that elusive. 90 00:03:40,808 --> 00:03:44,314 Only one of you here today can earn this pin. 91 00:03:44,414 --> 00:03:47,020 Make sure it's you. Understood? 92 00:03:47,021 --> 00:03:49,291 Yes, chef. 93 00:03:49,292 --> 00:03:52,698 Only one Immunity Pin? Only ONE?! 94 00:03:52,699 --> 00:03:56,540 It would just be like a little flexi-flex to have on my apron. 95 00:03:56,640 --> 00:03:58,711 It would be a nice little security net, you know, 96 00:03:58,811 --> 00:04:00,714 - 'cause anything can happen. - Alright Team Blais, 97 00:04:00,715 --> 00:04:02,418 we're headed to the top level kitchen. 98 00:04:02,519 --> 00:04:03,887 Let's go. Time to huddle up. 99 00:04:07,662 --> 00:04:08,663 Oh! 100 00:04:08,664 --> 00:04:10,568 Holy fish. 101 00:04:10,668 --> 00:04:12,572 Hey! 102 00:04:12,672 --> 00:04:14,340 - Let's go, baby. - Alright. 103 00:04:14,341 --> 00:04:15,779 I'm gonna grab this one this time. 104 00:04:15,879 --> 00:04:17,949 Oh, my God. 105 00:04:18,049 --> 00:04:19,586 Oh, my God, you're gonna carve it? 106 00:04:19,719 --> 00:04:21,222 Social media chefs don't typically 107 00:04:21,322 --> 00:04:23,594 break down the whole fish. 108 00:04:23,695 --> 00:04:25,329 Luckily I've had experience with that so, I'm so excited. 109 00:04:25,330 --> 00:04:26,499 Focus. I want that pin. 110 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:28,703 I want that win, I want that pin. 111 00:04:28,704 --> 00:04:30,440 As soon as that fish lands on the cutting board 112 00:04:30,441 --> 00:04:31,943 I feel like muscle memory's gonna kick in. 113 00:04:34,616 --> 00:04:36,586 - Let's go, guys. - Alright. 114 00:04:36,720 --> 00:04:39,592 ♪ They don't know what's about to go down ♪ 115 00:04:39,726 --> 00:04:41,462 We have three options. I'm like, 116 00:04:41,563 --> 00:04:43,600 "Yo, this fish has to be frickin' huge." 117 00:04:43,734 --> 00:04:45,604 Hopefully a shark, that'd be kinda dope 118 00:04:45,605 --> 00:04:47,642 if we get a big-ass great white or somethin' in there. 119 00:04:47,742 --> 00:04:49,745 How are we feeling about cutting fish? Who's on? 120 00:04:49,746 --> 00:04:51,481 I've got a bunch of 'em, man. 121 00:04:51,482 --> 00:04:52,952 Ooh, I like a confident man! 122 00:04:55,490 --> 00:04:57,862 Let's get out! 123 00:04:57,962 --> 00:04:59,631 Yeah, straight to the top. 124 00:04:59,632 --> 00:05:02,471 Alright, we got this! 125 00:05:02,572 --> 00:05:05,510 I'm just really excited to be on a powerful team 126 00:05:05,511 --> 00:05:07,481 of, like, boss-ass bitches. 127 00:05:07,616 --> 00:05:10,019 Start getting organized, y'all. 128 00:05:10,020 --> 00:05:12,257 Literally, Gordon's Girls. Okay, trademark that. 129 00:05:12,258 --> 00:05:13,493 Check this out. 130 00:05:15,230 --> 00:05:16,634 Oh ! Oh! 131 00:05:16,767 --> 00:05:18,368 - Oh, my God. - It's like Halloween. 132 00:05:20,508 --> 00:05:21,809 Let's go, ladies! 133 00:05:21,810 --> 00:05:23,514 - Let's GO! - Right. Ready to go? 134 00:05:23,648 --> 00:05:25,951 - Yes, let's do it. - Who is familiar 135 00:05:25,952 --> 00:05:27,956 with butchering, breaking down fish? 136 00:05:28,056 --> 00:05:29,792 I'm not professional but I've done it a few times. 137 00:05:29,793 --> 00:05:31,261 - I have a couple of times-- - Gotcha. 138 00:05:31,362 --> 00:05:32,898 Show me the size of the fish you've done. 139 00:05:32,899 --> 00:05:34,936 This, yeah. 140 00:05:34,937 --> 00:05:37,141 Okay, so that's not even the size of the fin. 141 00:05:40,648 --> 00:05:42,852 Whose house?! Whose house?! 142 00:05:42,952 --> 00:05:44,656 We're not gonna fail, yes! 143 00:05:44,790 --> 00:05:47,662 Christian! How're we feeling as a team? 144 00:05:47,796 --> 00:05:49,666 - Great. Locked in, yeah. - Strong. Solid. I love that. 145 00:05:49,767 --> 00:05:51,570 If you can handle the heat, I got you. 146 00:05:51,670 --> 00:05:54,576 - Yes, we love this! - Okay. 147 00:05:54,676 --> 00:05:56,412 Alright everyone, how's it going? We doing good? 148 00:05:56,513 --> 00:05:57,949 - All good, chef! - Going down the line here. 149 00:05:58,049 --> 00:05:59,586 - We're good, baby. - Let's go, let's go, let's go. 150 00:05:59,686 --> 00:06:01,155 Okay, you're about to see some things 151 00:06:01,289 --> 00:06:02,591 I've never seen in my career. 152 00:06:02,692 --> 00:06:05,698 - Oh, my God. Okay! Let's do it! - Woo! 153 00:06:05,799 --> 00:06:07,434 This is bucket list stuff. Embrace it. 154 00:06:07,435 --> 00:06:09,004 Let's line 'em up. 155 00:06:14,281 --> 00:06:15,450 What?! 156 00:06:15,451 --> 00:06:16,753 There are monsters 157 00:06:16,854 --> 00:06:18,288 on this platform. 158 00:06:18,289 --> 00:06:20,561 What the ? 159 00:06:20,694 --> 00:06:22,463 What was that? This is why I don't swim in the ocean. 160 00:06:22,464 --> 00:06:24,702 Let's go! Go! 161 00:06:24,703 --> 00:06:27,709 It's freakin' Codzilla! 162 00:06:27,809 --> 00:06:30,881 I have never seen a fish this big. 163 00:06:30,882 --> 00:06:32,618 You have a halibut with the two eyes 164 00:06:32,718 --> 00:06:34,489 just kinda looking at you goofy up there 165 00:06:34,590 --> 00:06:36,023 Then you have the world's ugliest monkfish 166 00:06:36,024 --> 00:06:38,330 that you can't look at too long or you turn to stone. 167 00:06:38,430 --> 00:06:39,899 - What's this? - Swordfish. 168 00:06:39,900 --> 00:06:41,502 Swordfish. Grab it, grab it, grab it! 169 00:06:41,503 --> 00:06:43,574 Okay, one swordfish. Alright. 170 00:06:43,707 --> 00:06:46,980 That thing look like Pinocchio. That thing looks ug-ly. 171 00:06:47,114 --> 00:06:50,888 But no, we make it look pretty just like me, know what I mean? 172 00:06:50,988 --> 00:06:53,326 That's what you want? Yeah? Are you sure? 173 00:06:53,459 --> 00:06:54,762 Over the halibut? Alright! 174 00:06:54,763 --> 00:06:56,498 Swordfish. Why? 175 00:06:56,499 --> 00:06:57,635 - Are you sure? - Yeah. 176 00:06:57,735 --> 00:06:59,338 We're committed, we're committed. 177 00:06:59,438 --> 00:07:01,876 It's basically a five-foot sword! 178 00:07:01,977 --> 00:07:03,479 Be very careful. This is dangerous, yeah? 179 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:04,482 - Ooh! - Woo! 180 00:07:06,753 --> 00:07:08,624 Go! Go! Go! 181 00:07:08,724 --> 00:07:10,092 - What is that over there? - Monkfish, halibut. 182 00:07:10,093 --> 00:07:11,797 Oh, monkfish. Oh, my gosh. 183 00:07:11,897 --> 00:07:14,502 This monkfish kinda looks like me! 184 00:07:14,602 --> 00:07:15,771 I ain't messing with you, go back to Gordon's team. 185 00:07:15,772 --> 00:07:17,641 Send it down to the basement. 186 00:07:17,642 --> 00:07:18,877 - Halibut, halibut, halibut! - You got it. 187 00:07:19,011 --> 00:07:20,914 - It's gorgeous. - Good team decision. 188 00:07:20,915 --> 00:07:22,518 I'm like, "Okay, we're doing the halibut." 189 00:07:22,519 --> 00:07:23,485 Great work. 190 00:07:23,486 --> 00:07:25,524 Let's GO! 191 00:07:25,624 --> 00:07:27,927 Oh, my goodness me. 192 00:07:27,928 --> 00:07:29,498 They're hanging off the side of the platform. 193 00:07:29,599 --> 00:07:30,835 - Oh . - Bloody hell. 194 00:07:30,935 --> 00:07:32,639 Oh, my God. 195 00:07:32,772 --> 00:07:34,375 Right ladies, let's go, let's go! 196 00:07:34,509 --> 00:07:36,546 - What is it? - Jeez, a monkfish! 197 00:07:36,646 --> 00:07:38,783 Alright, let's go. 198 00:07:38,784 --> 00:07:41,556 I swear it's still alive. 199 00:07:41,656 --> 00:07:43,527 Watch the front, it's very sharp. 200 00:07:43,627 --> 00:07:46,198 It is gigantic! It's got teeth out. 201 00:07:46,332 --> 00:07:48,403 It is just like, "Oh my God, how do we pick up this thing?" 202 00:07:48,504 --> 00:07:50,038 Watch the mouth! 203 00:07:50,039 --> 00:07:53,246 It's squishy, slimy. It's cold. Ew! 204 00:07:53,346 --> 00:07:54,815 We got it. 205 00:07:54,816 --> 00:07:56,552 Oh, my God! 206 00:07:56,553 --> 00:07:59,425 WOO! 207 00:07:59,526 --> 00:08:01,930 It is a monster. 208 00:08:02,031 --> 00:08:04,802 Like, a blob. Like, just like, bleh. 209 00:08:08,109 --> 00:08:09,845 Alright listen, your 40 minutes starts now. 210 00:08:09,846 --> 00:08:11,817 - Let's go! - You got it? 211 00:08:11,917 --> 00:08:13,820 - This is Darian, chef? - Yeah, I'll... I'll... 212 00:08:13,821 --> 00:08:15,857 Just one big bone, right? 213 00:08:15,858 --> 00:08:17,595 Christian sighed. He's like, "Ahh... 214 00:08:17,695 --> 00:08:19,430 "You know what? That's all you." 215 00:08:19,431 --> 00:08:20,701 I'll hold it up, you cut. 216 00:08:20,801 --> 00:08:22,838 Me? Okay, I'll do it. Then I just... 217 00:08:22,839 --> 00:08:24,408 bust that thing down 218 00:08:24,509 --> 00:08:26,045 like it's nobody's business. 219 00:08:28,416 --> 00:08:29,952 Good job, there you go. 220 00:08:29,953 --> 00:08:31,456 I think we can all cook with this one loin. 221 00:08:31,557 --> 00:08:32,958 You're doing really good. 222 00:08:32,959 --> 00:08:34,829 Put it on a cutting board by the grill. 223 00:08:34,929 --> 00:08:36,866 I'd take the pieces you need now, whoever needs what? 224 00:08:36,867 --> 00:08:38,836 Swordfish is an excellent fish for grilling. 225 00:08:38,837 --> 00:08:40,039 Think of it like tuna. 226 00:08:41,977 --> 00:08:43,713 This is super dangerous, okay? 227 00:08:43,714 --> 00:08:46,018 - Yes. Yes. - Please be careful. 228 00:08:46,118 --> 00:08:50,293 Chopping up a whole fish is a little intimidating. 229 00:08:50,393 --> 00:08:53,733 Don't rush this. You gotta focus now, right? 230 00:08:53,734 --> 00:08:56,471 I got right in there. I'm learning on the job. 231 00:08:56,472 --> 00:08:57,707 Just be careful. 232 00:08:57,708 --> 00:08:59,579 All the way through. That's it. 233 00:08:59,713 --> 00:09:01,315 Stop. What happened? 234 00:09:01,449 --> 00:09:02,584 - Step out, step out. - I nicked myself. 235 00:09:02,585 --> 00:09:04,855 Medic! 236 00:09:04,856 --> 00:09:06,593 - Yeah. - Holy , girl. 237 00:09:06,727 --> 00:09:08,596 My hand was filled with blood. 238 00:09:08,597 --> 00:09:10,735 - Medic! - Not a good look. 239 00:09:10,835 --> 00:09:12,471 - Medic! Medic! - What the . 240 00:09:12,572 --> 00:09:13,973 - Medic! - Medic! 241 00:09:13,974 --> 00:09:14,842 Medic! 242 00:09:18,751 --> 00:09:20,387 - Medic! - Medic! 243 00:09:20,487 --> 00:09:21,488 - Medic, quick. - Get in there. 244 00:09:21,589 --> 00:09:22,791 Damn, damn, damn. Right. 245 00:09:22,792 --> 00:09:24,127 You're doing great, Gabrielle. 246 00:09:24,128 --> 00:09:25,530 Let's go, let's go. 247 00:09:27,502 --> 00:09:29,171 We all get nicks here and there. 248 00:09:29,271 --> 00:09:31,207 Back in the game, and that's what's important. 249 00:09:31,208 --> 00:09:32,344 Five minutes gone. 250 00:09:35,016 --> 00:09:37,154 - You got this, buddy. - Great job. 251 00:09:37,254 --> 00:09:38,624 - Okay, you take this guy. - Great work, Matt. 252 00:09:38,724 --> 00:09:40,125 Great work, brother. 253 00:09:40,126 --> 00:09:42,766 Thank the lord we have 254 00:09:42,899 --> 00:09:44,935 good ole West Virginia Matt in the building. 255 00:09:44,936 --> 00:09:45,904 Couldn't we get four hunks out of this? 256 00:09:46,038 --> 00:09:47,776 Sure can. Beautiful. 257 00:09:47,876 --> 00:09:49,913 He looks like a country bumpkin 258 00:09:50,013 --> 00:09:51,816 but he was moving like a samurai in there... 259 00:09:51,916 --> 00:09:54,487 - Let's get this cut up. - ...with the precision. 260 00:09:54,488 --> 00:09:56,658 Does anyone want some trimmings? Trimmings for some broth? 261 00:09:56,659 --> 00:09:58,296 Sure, absolutely. 262 00:09:58,396 --> 00:10:00,535 Excellent. That's beautiful. 263 00:10:00,635 --> 00:10:03,071 Go, go, go! 264 00:10:03,072 --> 00:10:05,377 Alright everyone, listen. You can't make fish alone. 265 00:10:05,511 --> 00:10:08,249 So, the platform is coming. 266 00:10:08,383 --> 00:10:10,053 Go dive in. The platform is here. 267 00:10:10,186 --> 00:10:11,955 You got less than 30 seconds. Let's go! 268 00:10:11,956 --> 00:10:13,793 You want something from those tanks, too. 269 00:10:13,794 --> 00:10:15,964 Compose dishes, right? 270 00:10:15,965 --> 00:10:17,968 So you need a full dish right now. 271 00:10:17,969 --> 00:10:20,406 Swordfish can be dry. 272 00:10:20,541 --> 00:10:22,945 So I have to make an amazing sauce. 273 00:10:23,079 --> 00:10:24,949 We're gonna knock their socks off with a lemon buerre blanc. 274 00:10:24,950 --> 00:10:26,953 - Ten seconds! - I see seafood stock, 275 00:10:27,053 --> 00:10:28,823 clam juice, so I grab those. 276 00:10:28,924 --> 00:10:31,127 And I see beautiful maitake mushrooms. 277 00:10:31,128 --> 00:10:33,098 - So I'm thinking a broth. - Five seconds! 278 00:10:33,232 --> 00:10:35,002 Is there a starch? Is there vegetable? 279 00:10:35,003 --> 00:10:36,707 Rice? Pasta? You need a complete dish. 280 00:10:36,807 --> 00:10:39,244 I need a starch. 281 00:10:39,344 --> 00:10:41,381 - I need something. - Some couscous over here. 282 00:10:41,382 --> 00:10:44,555 - I couldn't carry any more. - Grab it or regret it! 283 00:10:44,556 --> 00:10:46,825 And then the platform's gone. 284 00:10:46,826 --> 00:10:48,730 Hey, platform's coming down! Platform's coming down. 285 00:10:48,830 --> 00:10:51,703 Go! Find your ingredients for your dish. 286 00:10:51,836 --> 00:10:55,442 We got seaweed up top, capers, tomatoes. 287 00:10:55,443 --> 00:10:57,747 No way, bro! There's sea urchin!? 288 00:10:57,748 --> 00:11:00,119 All wimbly-bimbly? Gimme that uni. 289 00:11:00,219 --> 00:11:02,256 Fresh herbs. Ten seconds, guys! 290 00:11:02,257 --> 00:11:04,896 Miso paste? Miso! Miso! Anyone see any miso? 291 00:11:04,996 --> 00:11:08,034 - I'm aiming for Asian flavors... - Five seconds! 292 00:11:08,035 --> 00:11:10,239 ...and I see a red container. I grab it. 293 00:11:10,339 --> 00:11:11,843 C'mon! Leave the basement with nothing! 294 00:11:11,844 --> 00:11:13,847 Go, go, go! Nice. 295 00:11:13,981 --> 00:11:15,885 I wanted miso paste, but I grabbed gochujang. 296 00:11:15,985 --> 00:11:16,886 Here's the platform! 297 00:11:16,986 --> 00:11:18,990 Platform's here, y'all. 298 00:11:18,991 --> 00:11:20,895 Everything you need to build these dishes. 299 00:11:20,995 --> 00:11:23,600 Think about the monkfish. Think about the starch. 300 00:11:23,700 --> 00:11:25,504 Don't grab minimally, okay? 301 00:11:25,604 --> 00:11:26,905 Oh, my goodness me, look at those crabs! 302 00:11:26,906 --> 00:11:29,044 Oysters, razor clams. 303 00:11:29,144 --> 00:11:31,015 - I got cauliflower. - Baby, you got grits. 304 00:11:31,115 --> 00:11:34,154 - Thank you. - Light beer, champagne. 305 00:11:34,155 --> 00:11:35,656 Who dropped that champagne down here? 306 00:11:35,657 --> 00:11:37,326 Oh, yeah. Hell, yeah. 307 00:11:37,327 --> 00:11:40,167 You idiots up there, what were you doing? 308 00:11:40,300 --> 00:11:42,337 I'm gonna go with a champagne beurre blanc. 309 00:11:44,007 --> 00:11:45,878 Last minute, I see peanut butter 310 00:11:46,011 --> 00:11:47,615 and I'm like, "Oh my gosh. Oh, my gosh!" 311 00:11:47,715 --> 00:11:49,886 Yes! 312 00:11:49,986 --> 00:11:51,957 Go grab! Gotta grab! 313 00:11:52,057 --> 00:11:53,259 Well done. 314 00:11:53,359 --> 00:11:55,063 Thirty minutes to go, okay? 315 00:11:55,163 --> 00:11:57,234 - Yes, chef. - Thirty minutes to go, right. 316 00:11:57,367 --> 00:11:59,171 Tell me, what did you grab? 317 00:11:59,304 --> 00:12:01,943 Chef, I got a mishmash of things, but I am thinking 318 00:12:02,043 --> 00:12:06,051 I'm gonna do a peanutty sauce to go with the monkfish. 319 00:12:06,052 --> 00:12:08,054 Good. I like the idea of the satay. 320 00:12:08,055 --> 00:12:09,458 Is this a dish you've made before with someone? 321 00:12:09,559 --> 00:12:12,063 A little bit. Just kinda taking some inspiration... 322 00:12:12,163 --> 00:12:13,800 - Good. - ...from back home. 323 00:12:13,801 --> 00:12:15,235 Trying to honor my dad with this one. 324 00:12:15,236 --> 00:12:16,538 - No, that's good. - My dad is my heart. 325 00:12:16,539 --> 00:12:18,778 I'm named after my dad, 326 00:12:18,878 --> 00:12:20,814 and he's been having some health challenges. 327 00:12:20,914 --> 00:12:23,219 I'm SO excited to make 328 00:12:23,319 --> 00:12:25,791 this traditional Cameroonian groundnut stew. 329 00:12:25,924 --> 00:12:28,329 - I wanna cook this one for him. - Love that. 330 00:12:28,462 --> 00:12:31,367 Wish I had a little tomato, but it'll be alright. 331 00:12:31,368 --> 00:12:33,974 Tell me what you're thinking. 332 00:12:34,074 --> 00:12:36,078 So, I'm gonna go with the Spanish vibes I wanted. 333 00:12:36,179 --> 00:12:37,815 - I have some tomato, gonna do... - Good. 334 00:12:37,816 --> 00:12:39,250 - ...a champagne and butter sauce. - Nice. 335 00:12:39,251 --> 00:12:41,222 The wine makes everything better. 336 00:12:41,355 --> 00:12:43,961 So, that's what I want for my dish. 337 00:12:44,061 --> 00:12:46,230 I'd say you're familiar with fishing, right? 338 00:12:46,231 --> 00:12:49,104 Yeah, I go fishing with my dad. We go camping every summer. 339 00:12:49,204 --> 00:12:50,808 I love fishing with my girls, as well. 340 00:12:50,942 --> 00:12:52,076 - Oh, yeah? - Trout and salmon fishing. 341 00:12:52,210 --> 00:12:54,214 - Tilly is a crazy for it. - Oh, my God. 342 00:12:54,348 --> 00:12:56,986 Oscar, as well. He's mad with fish. Mad! 343 00:12:57,086 --> 00:13:00,259 - It's the best day. - I love that. 344 00:13:00,260 --> 00:13:02,630 This is where you're gonna start honing your dish. 345 00:13:02,631 --> 00:13:05,003 You got lots of bones, lots of trim to work with, right? 346 00:13:05,103 --> 00:13:06,840 We want this guy in here. 347 00:13:06,974 --> 00:13:08,877 A beautiful broth. 348 00:13:08,978 --> 00:13:11,983 You know, you got this. Buck up girl. 349 00:13:12,083 --> 00:13:13,587 - Where are we at, Machete? - Doin' well. 350 00:13:13,720 --> 00:13:14,756 What're you working with? 351 00:13:14,856 --> 00:13:17,027 I'm making a pan-seared halibut. 352 00:13:17,127 --> 00:13:18,730 I just know what flavors go really well together. 353 00:13:18,864 --> 00:13:21,401 And uni has a salty sea flavor. 354 00:13:21,536 --> 00:13:24,274 And that fish has a nice, flaky, crispy, crunchy skin. 355 00:13:24,275 --> 00:13:27,113 - This dish has what it needs. - Yep. 356 00:13:27,213 --> 00:13:28,884 Wup! Didn't do it over a bowl. I forget. 357 00:13:28,984 --> 00:13:30,419 - You're good. - Been a while since I did uni. 358 00:13:30,520 --> 00:13:32,391 Don't worry, we're here to get a little dirty, right? 359 00:13:32,525 --> 00:13:34,895 - That's right. - Need to get the couscous going. 360 00:13:34,896 --> 00:13:37,032 Thank you, chef. Let's make it work. 361 00:13:37,033 --> 00:13:39,271 - Let's get it, y'all. - Connor. 362 00:13:39,405 --> 00:13:41,408 - Yes, chef. - What're we working with? 363 00:13:41,510 --> 00:13:44,146 I'm gonna do a little curry. I got my aromatic broth going. 364 00:13:44,147 --> 00:13:45,883 - Making a homemade curry paste. - I love it. 365 00:13:45,884 --> 00:13:47,319 And do some cubed sweet potatoes in there. 366 00:13:47,320 --> 00:13:50,159 - Amazing! - Gonna make a bitchin' curry. 367 00:13:50,293 --> 00:13:52,932 I need a ton of flavor to kind of counterbalance that dry fish. 368 00:13:53,032 --> 00:13:56,138 So curry, boom. 369 00:13:56,238 --> 00:13:59,178 Just a big aromatic spicy little hug. 370 00:13:59,278 --> 00:14:01,014 - Awesome. A man with a plan. - Feelin' good. 371 00:14:01,148 --> 00:14:02,317 - Love to see it. - Feelin' great, chef. 372 00:14:02,417 --> 00:14:04,154 Guys I LOVE the vibes in this kitchen. 373 00:14:04,254 --> 00:14:06,291 You guys are cooking with confidence. 374 00:14:06,425 --> 00:14:09,063 - What do we got? - Making a pan-seared halibut 375 00:14:09,064 --> 00:14:11,936 - and some rice. - How're you elevating your rice? 376 00:14:11,937 --> 00:14:13,205 How are you getting flavor in there? 377 00:14:13,305 --> 00:14:15,210 - I put coconut milk in there. - Amazing. 378 00:14:15,310 --> 00:14:17,648 Yes, I'm gonna put some fish bones in there. 379 00:14:17,781 --> 00:14:20,352 That's not bone. 380 00:14:20,453 --> 00:14:22,256 Where're all the bones? 381 00:14:24,595 --> 00:14:26,332 Wait, we had a bone. We had all the bones for the fish. 382 00:14:26,465 --> 00:14:28,069 - Where'd they go? - They're in my stockpot. 383 00:14:28,202 --> 00:14:30,340 - I'm sorry. - I'm panicking. 384 00:14:30,440 --> 00:14:32,945 I really need to get the nerves out of me. 385 00:14:33,045 --> 00:14:35,950 I don't want to go into elimination again. 386 00:14:35,951 --> 00:14:37,655 What are you making with your romanesco? 387 00:14:37,755 --> 00:14:40,594 - Uh... - Your romanesco. 388 00:14:40,694 --> 00:14:43,498 I thought they were cauliflowers. 389 00:14:43,600 --> 00:14:45,838 I'm gonna blanch, I'm gonna cook this and get it softened up. 390 00:14:45,938 --> 00:14:46,705 And then I'm gonna-- - Stop. 391 00:14:46,706 --> 00:14:48,242 Yep. 392 00:14:48,342 --> 00:14:50,513 See how beautiful these florets are? 393 00:14:50,514 --> 00:14:52,516 - Yes, chef. - You always want to maintain 394 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:55,958 the integrity of the vegetable and how it looks, right? 395 00:14:56,092 --> 00:14:59,096 Take a breath and compose your dish. 396 00:14:59,097 --> 00:15:01,134 I believe in Emerson, 397 00:15:01,135 --> 00:15:03,204 but it's up to Emerson to believe in himself. 398 00:15:03,205 --> 00:15:05,945 I'm gonna pan-sear 'em and then put some stock in it. 399 00:15:06,045 --> 00:15:07,681 Smart. I love that. I believe in you. 400 00:15:07,781 --> 00:15:08,516 I love it, chef. Thank you. 401 00:15:10,219 --> 00:15:11,722 Just under 24 minutes. 402 00:15:11,723 --> 00:15:13,092 Hustle, guys. Hustle. 403 00:15:13,226 --> 00:15:15,096 You're playing to keep the team safe 404 00:15:15,229 --> 00:15:16,700 but one of you are fighting for the Immunity Pin. 405 00:15:16,800 --> 00:15:18,269 Christian, what are we doing? 406 00:15:18,369 --> 00:15:20,106 I'm gonna grill this after I marinate it 407 00:15:20,239 --> 00:15:22,243 and then I'm going to make crispy maitake 408 00:15:22,343 --> 00:15:24,981 with a gorgeous seafood broth. A little a hint of Asian. 409 00:15:24,982 --> 00:15:26,652 Okay. Marinated swordfish grilled... 410 00:15:26,653 --> 00:15:28,489 - With Asian broth - ...with an Asian broth and... 411 00:15:30,861 --> 00:15:32,732 Where's everything else, dude? 412 00:15:35,135 --> 00:15:37,374 I'll make it work, chef. Chef Blais - I can see the panic 413 00:15:37,508 --> 00:15:39,376 in his eyes, "Where's the rest of your stuff?" 414 00:15:39,377 --> 00:15:41,248 I'm worried that's a little too minimalistic. 415 00:15:41,348 --> 00:15:43,285 It's just mushrooms. 416 00:15:43,286 --> 00:15:46,291 And I'm like, um... Um... 417 00:15:46,391 --> 00:15:47,728 It's not even like a substantial mushroom. 418 00:15:49,331 --> 00:15:51,034 Yeah. 419 00:15:51,135 --> 00:15:52,370 It's just fish and mushrooms and broth. 420 00:15:53,205 --> 00:15:54,908 Um... 421 00:15:54,909 --> 00:15:57,346 Right? 422 00:16:04,562 --> 00:16:06,767 I'm worried that your dish is so minimal 423 00:16:06,900 --> 00:16:08,201 that we have nothing else 424 00:16:08,202 --> 00:16:09,270 besides the mushrooms and the fish. 425 00:16:09,271 --> 00:16:11,308 I need to pivot. I need to adapt. 426 00:16:11,408 --> 00:16:13,178 I'm gonna make... give this some volume with a tempura. 427 00:16:13,179 --> 00:16:15,417 Okay, I love this. 428 00:16:15,551 --> 00:16:18,421 Keep a couple roasted and then some tempura? 429 00:16:18,422 --> 00:16:20,026 I like that, yes. That's exactly what I'll do. 430 00:16:20,159 --> 00:16:21,428 - Now you're stacking flavors. - Yes, chef. 431 00:16:21,529 --> 00:16:23,734 Mushrooms two ways. Now we're talking. 432 00:16:23,834 --> 00:16:26,572 - Way to think through it, dude, - What a frickin' mentor! 433 00:16:26,672 --> 00:16:28,942 Fifteen minutes team, 15 minutes left. 434 00:16:28,943 --> 00:16:30,580 Your fish should be cooking. 435 00:16:30,581 --> 00:16:34,187 Or you should definitely be thinking about it. 436 00:16:34,320 --> 00:16:37,459 - Darian, what's next? - I'm making a sugar spice rub, 437 00:16:37,460 --> 00:16:39,464 a romesco sauce. I'm going for colors. 438 00:16:39,599 --> 00:16:41,367 - Flavor first color next. - Let's go, baby. 439 00:16:41,368 --> 00:16:42,504 I love it dude, I love it. Your energy is good. 440 00:16:42,604 --> 00:16:44,174 It's calming me down a little bit. 441 00:16:44,274 --> 00:16:46,311 Boom! Give me that rice vinegar. 442 00:16:46,411 --> 00:16:48,315 C'mon Jared, this is a no-huddle offense, dude. 443 00:16:48,416 --> 00:16:50,453 - It is, baby. You're right. - You're over football analogies? 444 00:16:50,588 --> 00:16:52,489 No dude, I love it. Keep 'em coming. 445 00:16:52,490 --> 00:16:55,330 - Elise, what are we doing now? - Okay, I'm just chopping 446 00:16:55,430 --> 00:16:58,469 my vegetables. I'm thinking of a pan-seared swordfish 447 00:16:58,603 --> 00:17:00,206 - with lemony beurre blanc. - So three elements? 448 00:17:00,306 --> 00:17:01,374 - Yes. - Vegetables, fish, sauce. 449 00:17:01,375 --> 00:17:03,512 - Yes, sir. Yes. - Okay, go. 450 00:17:03,513 --> 00:17:05,951 The first time I cooked swordfish was in auditions. 451 00:17:06,085 --> 00:17:08,121 This is exactly how I want to enjoy a swordfish. 452 00:17:08,222 --> 00:17:10,126 And so that makes me feel confident 453 00:17:10,226 --> 00:17:12,631 because I know that I can produce a good dish. 454 00:17:12,731 --> 00:17:15,402 - You cook a lot of fish at home? - Sometimes, yes. 455 00:17:15,403 --> 00:17:17,207 Depends on what my kids are feeling, to be honest. 456 00:17:17,307 --> 00:17:19,210 Fish Friday? Hey, I get it. I get it, right? 457 00:17:19,211 --> 00:17:21,215 - So you got how many kids? -seven and three. 458 00:17:21,348 --> 00:17:23,352 Do they have totally different palettes? 459 00:17:23,452 --> 00:17:25,489 Totally different palettes! Why do they do that to us? 460 00:17:25,490 --> 00:17:27,762 I dunno. I have one kid is just straight chicken fingers 461 00:17:27,862 --> 00:17:30,365 and the other one's eating escargot. I totally get it. 462 00:17:30,366 --> 00:17:31,502 - Let's go. - Escargot is a flex, man. 463 00:17:31,636 --> 00:17:33,507 Let's do it for them, do it for them. 464 00:17:33,640 --> 00:17:35,744 Don't take too long to cook this fish, right? 465 00:17:35,844 --> 00:17:36,879 - Yes. - Go, go, go. 466 00:17:39,518 --> 00:17:41,387 - Tim, you're good? - I'm good. 467 00:17:41,388 --> 00:17:43,158 You're almost too calm for me sometimes. 468 00:17:43,159 --> 00:17:45,163 Okay, you're good? Potatoes good. 469 00:17:45,263 --> 00:17:46,700 - You love to grill. - I love to grill. 470 00:17:46,800 --> 00:17:48,569 Are you the dad who's out on the grill weekends? 471 00:17:48,669 --> 00:17:50,373 I love the grill, the griddle, the smoker. All of it. 472 00:17:50,473 --> 00:17:51,876 Dude, you're a grill master. Let's go. 473 00:17:51,976 --> 00:17:53,245 - Thanks, man. - Who're we doing this for? 474 00:17:53,345 --> 00:17:54,682 We're doing it for my wife and kids. 475 00:17:54,782 --> 00:17:56,786 For the kids, right? 'Cause you and I both, 476 00:17:56,920 --> 00:17:59,124 we'd be driving to soccer now or something if we weren't here. 477 00:17:59,224 --> 00:18:00,660 - That's right. - So it's a blessing we're here. 478 00:18:00,661 --> 00:18:02,263 - Absolute blessing. - Let's do it for them. 479 00:18:02,397 --> 00:18:04,166 Thank you, chef. 480 00:18:04,167 --> 00:18:05,569 Twelve minutes to go, guys. 481 00:18:05,570 --> 00:18:07,274 - Everybody's fish in? - No, chef. 482 00:18:07,374 --> 00:18:09,443 - Not yet. It's good. - I'm dropping the fish! 483 00:18:09,444 --> 00:18:11,683 When you cook this thing, a really nice hard seal. 484 00:18:11,783 --> 00:18:14,286 It's got that sweet meat flavor like lobster, right? 485 00:18:14,287 --> 00:18:15,589 - Yes, chef. - Think about that Immunity Pin 486 00:18:15,590 --> 00:18:17,159 - as well, ladies. - Yes, chef. 487 00:18:17,160 --> 00:18:19,030 We'll show those buggers upstairs 488 00:18:19,164 --> 00:18:21,335 just how freaking good we are. 489 00:18:21,435 --> 00:18:23,439 C'mon, best dish, baby. Best dish. Here we go. 490 00:18:23,540 --> 00:18:25,143 I am gunning for that Immunity Pin. 491 00:18:25,243 --> 00:18:26,746 Alright, Papa. 492 00:18:26,846 --> 00:18:28,682 It's mine. 493 00:18:28,683 --> 00:18:30,019 Chef, can I get your help opening this? 494 00:18:30,119 --> 00:18:31,055 Here we go. 495 00:18:36,699 --> 00:18:38,570 Can you taste those grits for me, chef? 496 00:18:38,703 --> 00:18:39,906 Here we go. Have you got cheese in there? 497 00:18:40,039 --> 00:18:41,074 Yes, chef. 498 00:18:41,174 --> 00:18:42,745 Mm-hm. That's delicious. 499 00:18:42,845 --> 00:18:44,682 I'm surprised nobody took grits upstairs. 500 00:18:44,782 --> 00:18:46,752 Fish and grits is a classic. 501 00:18:46,753 --> 00:18:48,455 Pretty good. A bit more cheese, a touch more salt. 502 00:18:48,590 --> 00:18:50,159 - Whatever you want. Yeah? - Yes, chef. 503 00:18:51,796 --> 00:18:53,232 Ten minutes to go! 504 00:18:53,332 --> 00:18:55,336 Thank you, chef. Thank you, chef... 505 00:18:55,469 --> 00:18:57,507 Don't forget. Get your pan ready for your fish, right? 506 00:18:57,508 --> 00:18:59,176 Yes, chef. 507 00:18:59,177 --> 00:19:01,447 Halibut likes a low and slow cook. 508 00:19:01,448 --> 00:19:03,319 - Where are we at, Machete? - Perfect. 509 00:19:03,452 --> 00:19:05,089 - How's your couscous? - The flavor's great on those. 510 00:19:05,190 --> 00:19:06,591 You're gonna need enough liquid, okay? 511 00:19:06,592 --> 00:19:09,463 - Thank you. - You got it. Where we at, Matt? 512 00:19:09,464 --> 00:19:12,337 I'm wrapping these zucchinis around my halibut. 513 00:19:12,437 --> 00:19:14,239 - Have you done that before? - I've done it in potato 514 00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:16,210 - a bunch of times and it worked. - Beautiful. 515 00:19:16,211 --> 00:19:18,515 One of my most viewed dishes 516 00:19:18,516 --> 00:19:21,221 is a potato-wrapped halibut with green sauce. 517 00:19:21,321 --> 00:19:24,629 And I made it at my little cabin over open fire. 518 00:19:24,762 --> 00:19:26,364 - That's what I'm shooting for. - This fish is a little big 519 00:19:26,464 --> 00:19:27,535 for what you have to work with here. 520 00:19:27,635 --> 00:19:29,604 - Okay, - 'Cause you're gonna need 521 00:19:29,605 --> 00:19:31,742 to sear it and seal that. You know what I mean? 522 00:19:31,743 --> 00:19:34,214 - Let's go, let's go. - Best fish of the day, guys! 523 00:19:34,347 --> 00:19:36,350 Here we go, guys. Here we go. 524 00:19:36,351 --> 00:19:38,088 - You guys excited? - Yes, chef! 525 00:19:38,222 --> 00:19:39,958 - Let's see it in the dish! - Woo! 526 00:19:42,096 --> 00:19:43,532 Kill the flame! 527 00:19:43,533 --> 00:19:45,670 Eight minutes left. Eight minutes. 528 00:19:45,770 --> 00:19:47,506 The challenge with swordfish is gonna be 529 00:19:47,507 --> 00:19:48,843 if you overcook it, it can get dry. 530 00:19:50,748 --> 00:19:52,249 Elise. Feeling good? 531 00:19:52,250 --> 00:19:53,987 - Yes. - What about the fish? 532 00:19:54,120 --> 00:19:54,988 He should be cooking. 533 00:19:57,628 --> 00:19:59,532 - Elise, we gotta go on pace. - No, it's not... Yes. 534 00:19:59,632 --> 00:20:02,269 I'm mad at myself for leaving that fish for so long. 535 00:20:02,270 --> 00:20:04,107 Get the fish going. 536 00:20:04,207 --> 00:20:05,510 I put myself in this position. 537 00:20:05,644 --> 00:20:08,115 Now I need this fish to cook. 538 00:20:09,552 --> 00:20:12,525 Pace, guys. Pace, pace, pace. 539 00:20:12,658 --> 00:20:14,661 I love this, dude. You brought this back. 540 00:20:14,662 --> 00:20:16,297 You brought this back from the depths. 541 00:20:16,298 --> 00:20:18,168 This thing was buried under the sea 542 00:20:18,268 --> 00:20:19,671 and now we're swimming on the surface. 543 00:20:19,672 --> 00:20:21,408 - Let's go, Christian. - I want that pin, chef. 544 00:20:21,542 --> 00:20:23,979 I want that pin, I want that win. 545 00:20:23,980 --> 00:20:25,717 Can I get you to look at my fish, chef? 546 00:20:25,818 --> 00:20:27,721 Six minutes, guys. Six minutes to go. 547 00:20:27,821 --> 00:20:29,558 Should I get that in the oven for two minutes? 548 00:20:29,658 --> 00:20:31,295 You can also just finish it lightly in the curry. 549 00:20:31,395 --> 00:20:32,429 Right in the pan? Right in the curry? 550 00:20:32,531 --> 00:20:34,201 - Yeah. - Try this curry, try this curry. 551 00:20:34,301 --> 00:20:36,706 A little more lime? 552 00:20:36,806 --> 00:20:38,676 - That's delicious. - It's gettin' there. 553 00:20:38,677 --> 00:20:40,546 It's spicy. Make sure you balance out the spice. 554 00:20:40,547 --> 00:20:42,183 - I got you, chef. - Who wants the Immunity Pin? 555 00:20:42,283 --> 00:20:44,587 - Woo! - Yes, chef! 556 00:20:44,588 --> 00:20:46,559 C'mon, make it a reality. Time's ticking. 557 00:20:46,659 --> 00:20:48,563 - Let's go. Next Level dish. - What do you have here? 558 00:20:48,696 --> 00:20:50,465 This is gonna just be a gochujang crème fraîche. 559 00:20:50,567 --> 00:20:52,971 - You have crème fraîche here? - Yeah. 560 00:20:53,104 --> 00:20:54,473 Okay, crème fraîche you don't really want to heat 561 00:20:54,474 --> 00:20:56,343 'cause it's gonna split. 562 00:20:56,344 --> 00:20:59,451 Oh . 563 00:20:59,552 --> 00:21:01,321 Stop whisking it. It's not like heavy cream. Stop. 564 00:21:01,454 --> 00:21:03,090 I don't have time to pivot. 565 00:21:03,091 --> 00:21:04,861 What am I going to do? 566 00:21:04,862 --> 00:21:07,466 - Stay in control. - Yes, chef. Yes, chef. 567 00:21:07,601 --> 00:21:09,204 Ladies, we are down to two minutes to go. 568 00:21:09,304 --> 00:21:11,308 Let's go. Start to plate. 569 00:21:11,441 --> 00:21:13,445 My heart is pounding. 570 00:21:13,546 --> 00:21:15,984 Now, finish it off now, beautifully. 571 00:21:16,084 --> 00:21:18,054 Gordon Girls gettin' outta this basement! 572 00:21:18,055 --> 00:21:19,323 - Let's go! - Come on! 573 00:21:19,423 --> 00:21:21,461 - Here we go! - This is the time 574 00:21:21,596 --> 00:21:22,931 to bring your dish together, right? 575 00:21:23,031 --> 00:21:23,933 Yes, chef. 576 00:21:25,737 --> 00:21:28,374 Alright! Here we go Team Blais. 577 00:21:28,375 --> 00:21:31,080 Last chance to impress. 578 00:21:31,181 --> 00:21:34,654 Compose, compose. 579 00:21:34,655 --> 00:21:36,791 Chef, can you taste this broth for me, chef? 580 00:21:36,792 --> 00:21:39,632 I like that. I like that, yeah. 581 00:21:39,732 --> 00:21:41,535 Alright, the platform's heading to the basement 582 00:21:41,636 --> 00:21:43,338 so that means we're 90 seconds away. 583 00:21:43,339 --> 00:21:45,375 Elise, um... this is undercooked. 584 00:21:47,213 --> 00:21:49,349 My stomach drops. 585 00:21:49,350 --> 00:21:52,090 I have made a grave mistake. 586 00:21:52,223 --> 00:21:53,526 They're both undercooked, they're rare. 587 00:21:53,527 --> 00:21:55,362 We're running out of time, okay? 588 00:21:55,496 --> 00:21:57,935 I feel like this entire cook is a disaster. 589 00:21:58,035 --> 00:21:59,838 Like I have no idea what the heck I'm going to do. 590 00:22:07,654 --> 00:22:09,257 One thing we're not going to do here 591 00:22:09,390 --> 00:22:11,828 - is miss a platform, okay? - Not today, chef. 592 00:22:11,829 --> 00:22:14,802 Nyesha! Remember, the platform comes. 593 00:22:14,935 --> 00:22:18,041 - Emerson, don't forget it! - Don't listen to him, Emerson. 594 00:22:18,042 --> 00:22:20,947 Emerson, when I say go on that platform, you go. 595 00:22:21,047 --> 00:22:23,385 - I am running. Running. - Okay? No matter what you do. 596 00:22:23,519 --> 00:22:26,525 - Is Next Level? - It's Next Level to me. 597 00:22:26,659 --> 00:22:27,995 Ladies, I need it on here now. 598 00:22:28,128 --> 00:22:29,397 Platform now! Let's go. 599 00:22:29,497 --> 00:22:32,403 Go now! Go, girl. You gotta go. 600 00:22:32,538 --> 00:22:33,840 C'mon, c'mon, c'mon! Go, go, go! 601 00:22:33,940 --> 00:22:36,846 - Right here. - Yes! Yes, yes, yes! 602 00:22:36,946 --> 00:22:41,087 I can't believe it! 603 00:22:41,088 --> 00:22:43,560 Well done! Come on! That's what I want to see. 604 00:22:43,693 --> 00:22:45,731 - Well done! - Oh, my God! 605 00:22:48,603 --> 00:22:49,738 First time I've ever kissed a monkfish! 606 00:22:51,643 --> 00:22:55,148 Platform's here, guys. Platform's here! 607 00:22:55,149 --> 00:22:57,452 Don't miss the platform. Let's go. 608 00:22:57,453 --> 00:22:59,457 - How's it look, chef? - Let's go. 609 00:22:59,558 --> 00:23:01,995 Matt, let's go! 610 00:23:01,996 --> 00:23:04,567 - C'mon Connor, please. Go! - Oh, my gosh. 611 00:23:04,568 --> 00:23:06,571 Good job, guys. Good job! 612 00:23:06,572 --> 00:23:09,343 - Baby, Let's go! Woo! - I made that platform, baby! 613 00:23:11,716 --> 00:23:12,684 Make sure we get to that platform. 614 00:23:14,321 --> 00:23:16,157 Platform's here. 615 00:23:16,158 --> 00:23:19,631 Ready guys? Let's go, let's go, let's go, baby! 616 00:23:19,632 --> 00:23:20,933 Tim, that one's for you. It's closer to you. 617 00:23:23,405 --> 00:23:24,841 Whoa! Let's go! 618 00:23:24,842 --> 00:23:26,044 - We're staying up here. - Yes. 619 00:23:32,156 --> 00:23:33,325 Look at these. 620 00:23:33,459 --> 00:23:35,196 Oh, my goodness me. 621 00:23:35,296 --> 00:23:36,731 Shall we start deep, deep down 622 00:23:36,732 --> 00:23:39,638 into the submarine basement? 623 00:23:39,639 --> 00:23:41,909 We were shocked and surprised 624 00:23:42,009 --> 00:23:43,378 when that handsome monkfish landed in the basement. 625 00:23:44,949 --> 00:23:47,020 This is a beautiful 626 00:23:47,120 --> 00:23:49,223 Pan-Roasted Monkfish with rich, creamy grits. 627 00:23:52,229 --> 00:23:53,900 I think the fish was cooked well. 628 00:23:54,033 --> 00:23:55,903 For me, fish and grits - someone who lived in the South 629 00:23:56,003 --> 00:23:58,777 for a while - needs a little bit of sauce to sort of 630 00:23:58,877 --> 00:24:00,613 break through the creaminess. It's a lot of grits in there. 631 00:24:00,713 --> 00:24:02,917 This is soul-hugging. It's delicious. 632 00:24:02,918 --> 00:24:04,621 For me, this is a very successful dish. 633 00:24:04,622 --> 00:24:07,192 Beautifully done. Next up... 634 00:24:07,193 --> 00:24:10,800 Pan-Roasted Monkfish with a beautiful corn velouté. 635 00:24:12,905 --> 00:24:14,541 Yeah, another good cook on the monkfish. 636 00:24:14,641 --> 00:24:15,943 Some of the flavors seem like they clash 637 00:24:15,944 --> 00:24:18,516 but it actually works well together. 638 00:24:18,616 --> 00:24:20,787 Good job. Next up... 639 00:24:20,887 --> 00:24:24,827 Pan-Roasted Monkfish sat on a bed of creamy pomme purée 640 00:24:24,828 --> 00:24:28,201 with a champagne tarragon beurre blanc. 641 00:24:28,202 --> 00:24:30,139 It's cooked nicely, but it's lacking a little bit 642 00:24:30,239 --> 00:24:32,643 of seasoning on the fish itself. 643 00:24:32,644 --> 00:24:34,280 I was hoping that the cucumbers 644 00:24:34,380 --> 00:24:36,652 which are sort of off to the side there, 645 00:24:36,752 --> 00:24:38,823 brought a little bit of citrus and spice to it. 646 00:24:38,923 --> 00:24:40,960 It's a little creamy and one note, for me. 647 00:24:43,065 --> 00:24:45,970 Finally, Pan-Roasted Monkfish 648 00:24:45,971 --> 00:24:49,411 with a peanut sauce and little roasted florets. 649 00:24:49,512 --> 00:24:51,113 Visually, I really love this dish 650 00:24:51,114 --> 00:24:54,085 And I don't think I've ever had monkfish satay. 651 00:24:54,086 --> 00:24:55,823 But I think maybe I'll start making it. 652 00:24:55,824 --> 00:24:57,594 Totally. I agree with you. 653 00:24:57,694 --> 00:24:59,699 Every bit of this dish is intentional, 654 00:24:59,799 --> 00:25:03,004 well-balanced, really, really great execution. 655 00:25:03,105 --> 00:25:06,110 Man, it feels good to hear all that. 656 00:25:06,111 --> 00:25:08,415 I feel like my dad would be really proud about this dish. 657 00:25:08,550 --> 00:25:09,684 - Nyesha? - Let's head down 658 00:25:09,685 --> 00:25:11,989 to the middle level. 659 00:25:11,990 --> 00:25:13,826 - They all made the platform. - They made it. 660 00:25:13,926 --> 00:25:15,429 A round of applause. That's good news. Job well done. 661 00:25:15,563 --> 00:25:17,833 Good job, Team Arrington. 662 00:25:17,834 --> 00:25:21,709 First dish here is a Pan-Seared Halibut with couscous. 663 00:25:21,842 --> 00:25:24,047 This chef made a sea urchin butter. 664 00:25:24,180 --> 00:25:25,984 Wow. I love that confidence. 665 00:25:26,084 --> 00:25:28,588 The actual halibut is cooked beautifully. 666 00:25:28,589 --> 00:25:30,993 But one issue I have here 667 00:25:30,994 --> 00:25:32,597 is that the couscous is a little under. 668 00:25:32,731 --> 00:25:34,601 What a shame. 669 00:25:34,602 --> 00:25:36,572 Next up we have a Pan-Seared Halibut 670 00:25:36,672 --> 00:25:38,041 served in a yuzu broth. 671 00:25:40,980 --> 00:25:43,451 The broth is delicious. It's elegant. 672 00:25:43,552 --> 00:25:46,624 The fish inside is perfect. Glistening, moist. 673 00:25:46,625 --> 00:25:47,626 Everything you want from a halibut. 674 00:25:47,627 --> 00:25:49,765 Super tasty. 675 00:25:49,865 --> 00:25:53,739 Next dish, we have a seared halibut. 676 00:25:53,873 --> 00:25:56,779 This is served with a gochujang sauce. 677 00:25:56,879 --> 00:25:59,216 Halibut can dry out so quickly. 678 00:25:59,350 --> 00:26:01,187 So it eats dry 679 00:26:01,188 --> 00:26:03,893 and the gochujang's got an odd flavor to it. 680 00:26:03,993 --> 00:26:06,197 Yes, I definitely think that this dish 681 00:26:06,297 --> 00:26:08,636 leaves a little bit of opportunity for flavor. 682 00:26:08,736 --> 00:26:10,339 Too much heat on the crème fraîche 683 00:26:10,472 --> 00:26:11,741 makes it split and become almost grainy. 684 00:26:14,480 --> 00:26:16,919 Next up, we have a Halibut Curry. 685 00:26:17,019 --> 00:26:20,760 This is served with herb salad and butternut squash. 686 00:26:20,893 --> 00:26:23,765 It is one thing to cook halibut in a pan, 687 00:26:23,766 --> 00:26:25,936 but to bury it in a curry sauce is the best thing ever. 688 00:26:25,937 --> 00:26:27,775 It just gets tastier and tastier. 689 00:26:27,875 --> 00:26:29,243 Be careful with the strength of that curry. 690 00:26:29,377 --> 00:26:31,046 It is powerful. 691 00:26:31,047 --> 00:26:33,652 Yes, the heat level's definitely up there, 692 00:26:33,653 --> 00:26:35,556 but the spices really tie it together 693 00:26:35,656 --> 00:26:36,792 in the curry sauce, as well. 694 00:26:36,892 --> 00:26:39,229 Next Level, well done. 695 00:26:39,230 --> 00:26:41,802 Next up, we have a Zucchini-Wrapped Halibut. 696 00:26:41,902 --> 00:26:45,208 This is served with an herb sauce. 697 00:26:45,209 --> 00:26:47,312 Firstly the halibut is cooked beautifully, whoever done it. 698 00:26:47,413 --> 00:26:50,787 And respect, because wrapping it in something is even harder. 699 00:26:50,920 --> 00:26:54,326 It just needs some refreshing citrus notes there. 700 00:26:54,460 --> 00:26:57,835 Alright, let's head to the top floor with swordfish. 701 00:26:57,935 --> 00:27:01,707 Here we have a Grilled Swordfish, 702 00:27:01,708 --> 00:27:05,850 olive relish, and asparagus and carrots. 703 00:27:05,950 --> 00:27:07,686 The fish, cooked beautifully. Love that little gremolata 704 00:27:07,687 --> 00:27:09,256 and the tapenade in there. 705 00:27:09,257 --> 00:27:12,196 Yes, definitely a showcase of... less is more. 706 00:27:12,296 --> 00:27:15,102 Great effort. 707 00:27:15,235 --> 00:27:18,576 Next up we have a Grilled Marinated Swordfish 708 00:27:18,676 --> 00:27:20,947 with a romesco sauce and potatoes. 709 00:27:21,047 --> 00:27:23,953 This dish shows rustic elegance. 710 00:27:24,086 --> 00:27:26,691 The cook on the fish is beautiful. 711 00:27:26,692 --> 00:27:28,194 Yeah, it's restaurant quality. 712 00:27:28,195 --> 00:27:30,566 Good job. 713 00:27:30,700 --> 00:27:33,238 Okay, up here we have another Grilled Swordfish 714 00:27:33,338 --> 00:27:35,710 with a razor clam and lemon vinaigrette, 715 00:27:35,810 --> 00:27:38,248 chanterelles and potatoes. 716 00:27:38,382 --> 00:27:40,285 It's very delicate Swordfish - cooked beautifully. 717 00:27:40,385 --> 00:27:42,856 - Really good. - Man, I just love all the flavor 718 00:27:42,857 --> 00:27:43,759 that this chef is getting from the grill. 719 00:27:43,859 --> 00:27:45,295 It's elegant. I like it. 720 00:27:47,767 --> 00:27:51,708 This dish right here is a Grilled Swordfish 721 00:27:51,809 --> 00:27:52,844 with a little bit of a seafood broth 722 00:27:52,944 --> 00:27:55,583 and mushrooms two ways. 723 00:27:55,684 --> 00:27:57,987 The broth is delicious. Really smart. 724 00:27:58,121 --> 00:28:00,760 And mushrooms, nice idea, two ways. That's a really good dish. 725 00:28:00,860 --> 00:28:03,297 Hands down, one of the best of the night. 726 00:28:03,298 --> 00:28:05,736 I'm praying I get the top dish. The win dish, the pin dish. 727 00:28:05,737 --> 00:28:07,741 Y'know what I mean? That's... mm! 728 00:28:07,841 --> 00:28:09,142 Okay, last dish from the top. 729 00:28:09,143 --> 00:28:12,183 We have a Pan-Seared Swordfish 730 00:28:12,283 --> 00:28:13,885 with a little bit of fennel, potatoes, 731 00:28:13,886 --> 00:28:15,790 and a lemon beurre blanc. 732 00:28:15,890 --> 00:28:17,927 It's a little bit under. 733 00:28:17,928 --> 00:28:19,229 Okay. 734 00:28:21,602 --> 00:28:23,471 Oh, dear. 735 00:28:23,472 --> 00:28:25,743 Such a shame. 736 00:28:25,843 --> 00:28:27,479 This fish is seasoned beautifully. 737 00:28:27,480 --> 00:28:29,885 It's got the right type of garnish. 738 00:28:30,019 --> 00:28:33,290 Sadly, the fish is undercooked. 739 00:28:33,291 --> 00:28:37,633 I can't even separate that. It's actually raw inside. 740 00:28:37,634 --> 00:28:39,069 We have a lot to talk about. 741 00:28:39,070 --> 00:28:40,640 With that Immunity Pin on the line, 742 00:28:40,740 --> 00:28:43,076 this is not gonna be easy. 743 00:28:43,077 --> 00:28:45,047 Have a chat amongst yourselves. We'll be back in a moment. 744 00:28:45,048 --> 00:28:46,518 - Thank you... wow. - Thank you. 745 00:28:46,652 --> 00:28:47,821 - Thanks, chefs. - Man! 746 00:28:47,921 --> 00:28:49,190 I hope you're ready for this. 747 00:28:49,290 --> 00:28:51,562 How're you feeling? 748 00:28:51,662 --> 00:28:55,068 - Damn. - Oh, my gosh. 749 00:28:55,201 --> 00:28:57,305 - Come on, Blais. - Let's start in the basement. 750 00:28:57,306 --> 00:28:59,443 - Yes. - I'm gonna kick off with the 751 00:28:59,578 --> 00:29:02,818 pan-roasted monkfish with a peanut sauce. Exceptional. 752 00:29:02,918 --> 00:29:04,320 - Chef's kiss! - With a cauliflower couscous. 753 00:29:04,453 --> 00:29:06,358 - Thanks Nyesha for being honest. - Delicious dish. 754 00:29:06,458 --> 00:29:08,327 Put it on a skewer and do it as a satay like it's 755 00:29:08,328 --> 00:29:10,199 - an inspiring dish. - Mm. Middle level. 756 00:29:10,332 --> 00:29:11,836 - The curry was exceptional. - Yes, curry was great. 757 00:29:11,936 --> 00:29:13,338 A little bit too hot. 758 00:29:13,472 --> 00:29:15,075 - It was fiery. - The fish - cooked beautifully. 759 00:29:15,209 --> 00:29:16,978 - So, that gochujang halibut? - Mmm... 760 00:29:16,979 --> 00:29:18,047 It's not good. 761 00:29:19,317 --> 00:29:20,285 She's looking at us. 762 00:29:22,189 --> 00:29:23,960 - Yeah, yeah. - Top floor. 763 00:29:24,093 --> 00:29:25,830 All the swordfish were some of the best cooking 764 00:29:25,963 --> 00:29:27,366 of all of the fish on all of the floors. 765 00:29:27,500 --> 00:29:29,403 One of the swordfish I couldn't even cut up. 766 00:29:29,404 --> 00:29:31,474 - It was undercooked. - Barely, in the dead center. 767 00:29:31,576 --> 00:29:33,478 No honestly, if you give me the head or the tail, 768 00:29:33,579 --> 00:29:34,847 I'll put it back in the water where it'll kick into 769 00:29:34,848 --> 00:29:36,819 living again. 770 00:29:36,952 --> 00:29:38,823 Here's what I WILL give you. 771 00:29:38,957 --> 00:29:40,725 The swordfish with the broth - delicious. 772 00:29:40,726 --> 00:29:41,994 - Oh! Lights out. - Delicious. 773 00:29:41,995 --> 00:29:43,966 - Really, really good. - Lights out. 774 00:29:44,066 --> 00:29:47,005 So, the big conversation: the Immunity Pin. 775 00:29:47,105 --> 00:29:49,110 The top two dishes tonight for me was the halibut in curry 776 00:29:49,210 --> 00:29:52,283 and the monkfish in peanut sauce. 777 00:29:52,383 --> 00:29:53,985 We're not seeing the merit of the grilled swordfish 778 00:29:53,986 --> 00:29:55,255 with the mushrooms two ways. 779 00:29:55,389 --> 00:29:56,859 The broth was too strong for the fish. 780 00:29:56,992 --> 00:29:58,863 I mean, the curry was overpowering. 781 00:29:58,963 --> 00:30:01,433 We have three mentors 782 00:30:01,434 --> 00:30:03,171 and my choice is the other dish, the swordfish dish. 783 00:30:06,244 --> 00:30:08,514 Is he gonna be like this... all season?! 784 00:30:08,515 --> 00:30:09,884 I'll call it like I see it and like I taste it. 785 00:30:09,885 --> 00:30:11,187 Goodness. 786 00:30:11,287 --> 00:30:14,025 Ramsay's pissed. 787 00:30:14,026 --> 00:30:15,596 - Best dish of the day? - You cannot be serious. 788 00:30:23,311 --> 00:30:25,649 - Alright, here we go. - Here we go, guys. 789 00:30:27,253 --> 00:30:28,388 Here we go. 790 00:30:29,625 --> 00:30:30,626 Right. 791 00:30:37,006 --> 00:30:39,442 The dish that will keep their team safe. 792 00:30:39,443 --> 00:30:43,218 And also earn this chef the Immunity Pin 793 00:30:43,318 --> 00:30:44,754 was cooked by... 794 00:30:48,762 --> 00:30:51,133 ...Andy. 795 00:30:53,639 --> 00:30:56,310 - Come on up. Well done. - Thank you. 796 00:30:56,311 --> 00:30:58,047 - Seriously well done. - Thanks, chef. 797 00:30:58,147 --> 00:30:59,784 Nailed it, girl. Well done. 798 00:30:59,918 --> 00:31:00,954 - Look after that thing. - Thank you! 799 00:31:01,054 --> 00:31:03,225 I'm a Golden Gordon Girl. 800 00:31:03,325 --> 00:31:06,196 Can you say that ten times fast? 801 00:31:06,197 --> 00:31:08,068 And congratulations. 802 00:31:08,168 --> 00:31:09,771 Yes, girl! 803 00:31:09,871 --> 00:31:13,043 - I know. - We're safe. 804 00:31:13,044 --> 00:31:13,913 Where'd you come up with that idea? 805 00:31:14,046 --> 00:31:15,817 We're fascinated here. 806 00:31:15,917 --> 00:31:18,055 Inspired by my heritage, Cameroon, 807 00:31:18,188 --> 00:31:20,560 and just honoring my dad. 808 00:31:20,660 --> 00:31:22,462 So this dish is for him. 809 00:31:22,463 --> 00:31:25,235 - Congratulations. Well done. - Thank you. 810 00:31:25,335 --> 00:31:26,939 Oof! Am I happy to say this, Team Ramsay you are safe! 811 00:31:27,072 --> 00:31:28,976 - Phew! - Woo! 812 00:31:28,977 --> 00:31:31,247 Head back to the lounge, put your feet up 813 00:31:31,347 --> 00:31:33,084 and celebrate. Well done, ladies. Very proud of you all. 814 00:31:33,184 --> 00:31:34,688 - Thank you, chefs. - Well done. 815 00:31:34,822 --> 00:31:35,823 - Good job, ladies. - Really well done. 816 00:31:35,923 --> 00:31:37,091 Nice job, earned it. 817 00:31:40,098 --> 00:31:42,368 Richard and Nyesha, 818 00:31:42,369 --> 00:31:45,943 each of you now have to choose one member of your team 819 00:31:46,077 --> 00:31:48,247 to head into that dreaded elimination. 820 00:31:48,248 --> 00:31:49,551 Richard, I'm gonna start with you. 821 00:31:51,488 --> 00:31:53,225 The person I'm sending into the elimination 822 00:31:53,325 --> 00:31:54,561 to represent Team Blais is... 823 00:31:57,600 --> 00:31:58,736 ...Elise. 824 00:31:58,836 --> 00:32:01,374 Wow. 825 00:32:01,474 --> 00:32:03,646 Elise gets stronger each and every time that you cook. 826 00:32:03,746 --> 00:32:05,682 And now we're just gonna continue that momentum, 827 00:32:05,683 --> 00:32:07,753 in getting better and better. You can do this. 828 00:32:07,854 --> 00:32:08,856 Elise is a parent. 829 00:32:08,989 --> 00:32:10,727 Elise is a journalist. 830 00:32:10,860 --> 00:32:11,896 Elise knows about pressure 831 00:32:11,996 --> 00:32:14,266 and I know it's nervy up there. 832 00:32:14,366 --> 00:32:16,304 But the people that get through it, they do come back stronger. 833 00:32:16,404 --> 00:32:18,140 - You can do this. - Yes, chef. 834 00:32:18,141 --> 00:32:19,743 You got this, Elise. 835 00:32:19,744 --> 00:32:21,246 It's like... 836 00:32:21,247 --> 00:32:22,884 gut wrenching honestly. 837 00:32:22,984 --> 00:32:24,453 But... 838 00:32:26,123 --> 00:32:28,762 ...that's how you become better. 839 00:32:28,763 --> 00:32:30,131 I don't want to lose 840 00:32:30,231 --> 00:32:32,603 any of Team Arrington. 841 00:32:32,604 --> 00:32:34,874 But there's one chef here 842 00:32:34,974 --> 00:32:36,443 that I know can come back... 843 00:32:38,147 --> 00:32:39,784 ...because he already did once. 844 00:32:41,020 --> 00:32:41,921 Wow. 845 00:32:41,922 --> 00:32:44,693 Emerson. 846 00:32:44,694 --> 00:32:47,465 Right now I got to say, Emerson, he's skating on thin ice. 847 00:32:47,466 --> 00:32:50,138 But I believe putting him up in the kitchen again, 848 00:32:50,238 --> 00:32:52,910 it could be another opportunity to learn 849 00:32:53,010 --> 00:32:54,179 and get the best out of him. 850 00:32:54,279 --> 00:32:56,417 Okay, Elise and Emerson, 851 00:32:56,551 --> 00:32:59,023 you've got one last chance to save yourselves. 852 00:32:59,156 --> 00:33:01,561 For tonight's elimination 853 00:33:01,562 --> 00:33:06,170 we're switching up from surf to turf. 854 00:33:06,304 --> 00:33:08,808 And you'll both be cooking dry aged steak. 855 00:33:08,809 --> 00:33:10,680 Okay. 856 00:33:10,780 --> 00:33:12,482 You got this. 857 00:33:12,483 --> 00:33:14,186 All of you, head to the elevator. 858 00:33:14,319 --> 00:33:16,224 I'll see you up there shortly. Well done. 859 00:33:16,324 --> 00:33:17,693 I believe in you, Emerson. 860 00:33:17,694 --> 00:33:19,463 - Let's go, baby! - It's on me. 861 00:33:19,564 --> 00:33:21,099 - We got you. - Let's go, Team Blais. 862 00:33:21,100 --> 00:33:23,471 You're coming back, Elise. 863 00:33:23,606 --> 00:33:25,609 Emerson, head up, buddy. You got this. 864 00:33:30,185 --> 00:33:32,590 Pick your station, Elise. Pick it. 865 00:33:32,724 --> 00:33:35,729 I'm going into this knowing that my protein 866 00:33:35,863 --> 00:33:38,501 better be banging, because you can't have two proteins, 867 00:33:38,602 --> 00:33:40,205 back to back, that are not cooked well. 868 00:33:40,338 --> 00:33:42,375 Right. Let's go, guys. 869 00:33:42,376 --> 00:33:44,815 I'm not ready to go home. 870 00:33:44,915 --> 00:33:47,786 Cooking my butt off is gonna save me. 871 00:33:47,787 --> 00:33:52,363 Twenty-five minutes to make an exceptional steak dish. 872 00:33:52,496 --> 00:33:55,402 The steak is the star, okay? You guys ready? 873 00:33:55,503 --> 00:33:57,840 - Yes, chef. - Platform is moving. 874 00:33:57,841 --> 00:33:59,277 On your mark... 875 00:33:59,410 --> 00:34:01,246 Get set... 876 00:34:01,247 --> 00:34:03,985 - Go! Let's go! - Go, go, go, go, go! 877 00:34:03,986 --> 00:34:05,789 Right, New York strip and a rib eye. 878 00:34:05,890 --> 00:34:09,664 The rib eye is buttery, fatty, and there's tons of flavor. 879 00:34:09,764 --> 00:34:11,367 Get those potatoes, get those potatoes. 880 00:34:11,467 --> 00:34:13,504 I'm excited and I'm confident. 881 00:34:13,505 --> 00:34:15,676 - You got it! - Potatoes there. 882 00:34:15,777 --> 00:34:18,381 The second I grab the strip, I'm looking for those potatoes. 883 00:34:18,481 --> 00:34:22,657 Classic steak and potatoes from the Midwest showin' up. 884 00:34:22,757 --> 00:34:24,795 There's a roasting bone marrow there, yes? 885 00:34:24,895 --> 00:34:27,799 I'm gonna step it up a notch with a bone marrow butter, 886 00:34:27,800 --> 00:34:29,970 making a difference between an ordinary steak 887 00:34:29,971 --> 00:34:31,641 and an elevated steak. 888 00:34:31,642 --> 00:34:33,243 - There you go. - Ah, well done. 889 00:34:33,244 --> 00:34:34,378 - There you go. - Yessir, yessir! 890 00:34:34,379 --> 00:34:36,417 Good grab, good grab! 891 00:34:36,518 --> 00:34:38,421 Your 25 minutes 892 00:34:38,522 --> 00:34:40,693 - starts now, guys. - Yes, chef. 893 00:34:40,793 --> 00:34:42,663 Now Emerson, you are the grill king, right? 894 00:34:42,763 --> 00:34:44,834 So, this should be your wheelhouse, yes? 895 00:34:44,835 --> 00:34:46,672 - This is in my wheelhouse. - Tell me about the dish. 896 00:34:46,805 --> 00:34:49,543 - What're you thinking? - So we'll do a smoked rib eye. 897 00:34:49,544 --> 00:34:51,046 - Good. - And I'm gonna make 898 00:34:51,047 --> 00:34:53,418 a chimichurri sauce. 899 00:34:53,552 --> 00:34:55,454 And then making a compound butter that will go on top 900 00:34:55,455 --> 00:34:56,658 - of the steak when it's done. - Love that. 901 00:34:59,263 --> 00:35:00,566 Hey, I got six minutes. Count me down. 902 00:35:00,700 --> 00:35:02,870 - Diamond, baby. Yessir. - Yeah, ooh... 903 00:35:02,871 --> 00:35:05,141 - Guys, 19 minutes to go, yes? - Count me down. Six minutes. 904 00:35:05,242 --> 00:35:06,544 - Six minutes. - If you grill it 905 00:35:06,545 --> 00:35:08,549 you need to get that nice crosshatch. 906 00:35:08,649 --> 00:35:11,420 - Ooh, God! - Elise, tell me about the dish. 907 00:35:11,521 --> 00:35:14,325 I'm gonna make a New York strip and a creamy mash for you today. 908 00:35:14,326 --> 00:35:16,030 - Good. - Everyone in my family 909 00:35:16,130 --> 00:35:17,466 loves a New York strip. 910 00:35:17,567 --> 00:35:19,336 That's something I would order the most. 911 00:35:19,436 --> 00:35:20,606 Potatoes are en route, that's good. 912 00:35:20,707 --> 00:35:23,178 - Yes. - 15 minutes to go, guys, yes? 913 00:35:23,311 --> 00:35:24,313 You got it, Elise. Let's go! 914 00:35:24,413 --> 00:35:26,918 - Woo! Woo! Woo! - Yeah! 915 00:35:29,724 --> 00:35:32,361 Emerson, you need to turn this steak, bro. 916 00:35:32,362 --> 00:35:33,264 You want more heat in there, Emerson? 917 00:35:34,934 --> 00:35:37,172 Let me see it. 918 00:35:37,306 --> 00:35:38,943 - There you go. - Woo! Yes, chef! 919 00:35:39,043 --> 00:35:40,946 Oh! 920 00:35:40,947 --> 00:35:42,916 - Nice! - Ooh-a! 921 00:35:42,917 --> 00:35:45,923 Ohh, lord! 922 00:35:45,924 --> 00:35:47,592 My God, he's fast. 923 00:35:47,593 --> 00:35:49,196 You got this, Elise. You got this, Elise. 924 00:35:49,330 --> 00:35:50,598 That's still quite raw in there, okay? 925 00:35:50,599 --> 00:35:53,605 - Okay. - You got 13 minutes to go, yes? 926 00:35:53,705 --> 00:35:55,208 Chop up some of that mint and put it in the chimichurri. 927 00:35:55,342 --> 00:35:56,510 It tastes too good to do that. 928 00:35:56,511 --> 00:35:59,082 Okay, okay! You're good! Oh! 929 00:35:59,183 --> 00:36:01,521 Let Elise cook, baby. Let Elise cook! 930 00:36:01,621 --> 00:36:04,626 - It's Elise and the Blais Boys. - Pipe down, pipe down. 931 00:36:04,627 --> 00:36:06,732 Blais' team is just talking, talking, talking mezz! 932 00:36:06,832 --> 00:36:08,234 Somebody's mad over there. 933 00:36:08,334 --> 00:36:09,938 I had to bite back. 934 00:36:10,072 --> 00:36:11,607 They can shut the hell up, bro. 935 00:36:11,608 --> 00:36:14,478 - Beautiful sear. - Let it rest, let it rest. 936 00:36:14,479 --> 00:36:17,652 - Okay guys, ten minutes to go. - Taste, taste, taste. 937 00:36:17,653 --> 00:36:19,357 Taste everything you do and let that steak rest. 938 00:36:19,457 --> 00:36:21,227 - Yes. - Come on, let's go. 939 00:36:21,360 --> 00:36:22,429 Where's your potatoes? 940 00:36:23,833 --> 00:36:25,669 Oh, God. 941 00:36:25,670 --> 00:36:27,540 - Potatoes! - Get 'em in the water, man. 942 00:36:27,640 --> 00:36:29,677 I was so locked in on my steak, 943 00:36:29,678 --> 00:36:31,548 I totally forgot about the potatoes. 944 00:36:31,648 --> 00:36:33,250 Those are purple potatoes, they'll take forever. 945 00:36:33,384 --> 00:36:35,121 Ooh! 946 00:36:35,255 --> 00:36:37,292 - He's got purple potatoes! - This late in the game?! 947 00:36:37,392 --> 00:36:38,796 Cut 'em really small. Really, really small! 948 00:36:38,896 --> 00:36:40,565 - Gonna make this into a mash. - A mash, how?! 949 00:36:40,566 --> 00:36:42,569 You only got like ten minutes left. 950 00:36:42,570 --> 00:36:44,405 - They need to be small. - Oh, no... 951 00:36:44,406 --> 00:36:46,243 - It's too late, it's too late. - Oh, my gosh. 952 00:36:46,244 --> 00:36:47,813 Get 'em in the water, man! 953 00:36:54,661 --> 00:36:56,164 Guys, seven minutes to go, yes? 954 00:36:56,264 --> 00:36:58,667 Let's go, let's go! 955 00:36:58,668 --> 00:37:00,238 - Where's your potatoes? - They're cooking still, chef. 956 00:37:02,777 --> 00:37:05,447 Uh, they're solid. Did you cut them too big? 957 00:37:05,448 --> 00:37:07,451 - I did. - Slice them smaller. 958 00:37:07,452 --> 00:37:09,423 There's no way these potatoes are cooked. 959 00:37:09,558 --> 00:37:11,026 With that mashed potato, it's gonna come down to the wire. 960 00:37:11,027 --> 00:37:14,431 Oh... my gosh. 961 00:37:14,432 --> 00:37:16,337 Potatoes cannot be the reason I go home today. 962 00:37:16,437 --> 00:37:17,540 Pour it right over? 963 00:37:17,640 --> 00:37:19,878 - Oh, yeah. Yeah! - Woo! 964 00:37:21,815 --> 00:37:23,284 Elise, you're crushing it right now. 965 00:37:23,418 --> 00:37:25,187 She's looking good. She's confident. 966 00:37:25,188 --> 00:37:26,925 Four minutes, guys. Four minutes. 967 00:37:27,025 --> 00:37:28,596 Here we go, Emerson. 968 00:37:28,696 --> 00:37:30,699 - So mash is en route, right? - Yes, sir. 969 00:37:30,700 --> 00:37:32,837 - Yeah, let's go. Ooh! - Agh! 970 00:37:32,971 --> 00:37:35,609 - You're fine, that's okay. - Whip it, whip it, whip it! 971 00:37:35,709 --> 00:37:37,580 Whip that thing like it owe you money. 972 00:37:37,714 --> 00:37:39,182 - Whip that thing! - Tap it, tap it. Tap it hard! 973 00:37:39,183 --> 00:37:40,753 - Okay, Elise. - Yes? 974 00:37:40,853 --> 00:37:42,354 Make sure they're the best mashed potatoes 975 00:37:42,355 --> 00:37:44,760 - you've ever made, okay? - I will. 976 00:37:44,761 --> 00:37:47,900 The pressure is on - it's time to really get it together. 977 00:37:47,901 --> 00:37:49,771 Two minutes! Let's go! Go and grab your plates 978 00:37:49,904 --> 00:37:51,440 Start visualizing your dish. 979 00:37:51,574 --> 00:37:52,742 Don't leave it to the last minute, okay? 980 00:37:52,743 --> 00:37:54,581 - Plates over there! - Oh, God. 981 00:37:54,681 --> 00:37:56,050 Chimichurri on top of your steak. 982 00:37:56,184 --> 00:37:58,087 Purée on the plate, let's go. 983 00:37:58,187 --> 00:37:59,623 The best steak on a plate. 984 00:37:59,624 --> 00:38:01,193 It's stressing me out. 985 00:38:01,327 --> 00:38:03,063 Seventy-five seconds. 986 00:38:03,197 --> 00:38:04,498 Plate! Plate! 987 00:38:04,499 --> 00:38:06,737 Start dressing, Emerson. 988 00:38:06,738 --> 00:38:08,774 These potatoes have taken so much time to cook. 989 00:38:08,775 --> 00:38:11,947 - Oh, my gosh. - This could be another disaster. 990 00:38:11,948 --> 00:38:13,751 Thirty seconds to go, guys. 991 00:38:13,752 --> 00:38:15,354 It's gonna come down to the wire now. 992 00:38:15,355 --> 00:38:17,091 Yeah more. Right on top, right on top. 993 00:38:17,225 --> 00:38:18,494 Everything's coming together perfectly! 994 00:38:18,629 --> 00:38:20,798 - Go, go, go. - What? 995 00:38:20,799 --> 00:38:23,671 - Salt, salt, salt! - Five, four, 996 00:38:23,672 --> 00:38:27,211 three, two, one... and stop! - Damn! 997 00:38:30,485 --> 00:38:33,356 Damn. 998 00:38:33,357 --> 00:38:35,929 I instantly want to rub off this oil. 999 00:38:35,930 --> 00:38:37,934 It looks like it was just splashed on the plate. 1000 00:38:38,034 --> 00:38:41,775 Any tiny little mistake, they'll send you home. 1001 00:38:41,909 --> 00:38:44,112 - May the best chef win. - Hey! 1002 00:38:50,626 --> 00:38:52,730 Richard, Nyesha, welcome back. 1003 00:38:54,934 --> 00:38:56,805 Let's cut straight to the chase, shall we? 1004 00:38:56,938 --> 00:38:59,410 The first dish here is a grilled rib eye, 1005 00:38:59,511 --> 00:39:01,814 and it's served with a purple mashed potato, 1006 00:39:01,815 --> 00:39:04,787 a chimichurri, and some caramelized bone marrow 1007 00:39:04,921 --> 00:39:06,758 compound butter with blistered tomatoes. 1008 00:39:09,531 --> 00:39:12,268 For rib eye, it's pretty impressive. 1009 00:39:12,402 --> 00:39:13,404 You get the char off of the grill 1010 00:39:13,538 --> 00:39:14,941 which I really, really like. 1011 00:39:15,041 --> 00:39:17,178 I love this combination of the chimichurri 1012 00:39:17,278 --> 00:39:18,814 and the bone marrow butter, 1013 00:39:18,815 --> 00:39:20,686 which you usually see one or the other, 1014 00:39:20,820 --> 00:39:21,888 but the potatoes are a little bit gummy. 1015 00:39:24,093 --> 00:39:26,164 I think the bone marrow pairs really nicely 1016 00:39:26,297 --> 00:39:27,432 with the grilled rib eye. 1017 00:39:27,567 --> 00:39:29,436 Chimichurri sauce, delicious. 1018 00:39:29,570 --> 00:39:31,272 I don't think we need so much of it, 1019 00:39:31,273 --> 00:39:32,710 but really beautiful. 1020 00:39:34,581 --> 00:39:36,283 Second dish of the night. 1021 00:39:36,383 --> 00:39:38,555 This is a New York strip 1022 00:39:38,655 --> 00:39:41,093 served with a chimichurri, mashed potatoes, 1023 00:39:41,193 --> 00:39:44,734 roasted mushrooms, and some grilled fresh asparagus. 1024 00:39:44,835 --> 00:39:46,871 I love the fact that it's a classic combination: 1025 00:39:46,971 --> 00:39:49,710 the steak, the potatoes, the asparagus and the mushrooms. 1026 00:39:49,810 --> 00:39:54,452 It is hard to NOT notice the running chimichurri 1027 00:39:54,554 --> 00:39:55,990 slick that we got going on over there. 1028 00:39:56,090 --> 00:39:58,326 I don't know if it spilled on the plate or... 1029 00:40:01,300 --> 00:40:02,334 New York strip is... 1030 00:40:05,174 --> 00:40:07,212 ...delicious. 1031 00:40:07,312 --> 00:40:10,985 It has beautiful caramelization 1032 00:40:10,986 --> 00:40:14,125 and the chimichurri is an amazing complement. 1033 00:40:14,225 --> 00:40:17,032 The steak is cooked to absolute perfection. 1034 00:40:17,132 --> 00:40:20,370 I REALLY love the flavor of this chimichurri sauce. 1035 00:40:20,371 --> 00:40:22,476 The potatoes, for me, 1036 00:40:22,577 --> 00:40:24,513 are a little bit lumpy, a little bit grainy. 1037 00:40:24,514 --> 00:40:27,519 But the chimichurri is so good. 1038 00:40:27,520 --> 00:40:28,889 Richard, I'm gonna start with you. 1039 00:40:28,989 --> 00:40:31,627 Which dish will you be eliminating tonight? 1040 00:40:31,628 --> 00:40:33,496 This is one that's tough. 1041 00:40:33,497 --> 00:40:34,801 Obviously, a lot of similar ingredients: 1042 00:40:34,901 --> 00:40:37,740 the same sauce, two potato purées. 1043 00:40:37,841 --> 00:40:41,079 The dish I'm eliminating tonight is... 1044 00:40:44,352 --> 00:40:45,689 ...the New York strip. 1045 00:40:47,358 --> 00:40:49,630 Nyesha, please. 1046 00:40:49,730 --> 00:40:53,638 For me, I think it comes down to progressive cooking. 1047 00:40:53,772 --> 00:40:55,742 So, I'm going to eliminate... 1048 00:40:58,782 --> 00:41:01,521 ...the New York strip. 1049 00:41:01,621 --> 00:41:03,891 That dish was cooked by Elise. I'm so sorry. 1050 00:41:05,261 --> 00:41:07,833 No! 1051 00:41:07,933 --> 00:41:12,675 Elise, I'm sad that our journey doesn't continue past this point 1052 00:41:12,676 --> 00:41:14,647 because you are just getting better and better. 1053 00:41:14,747 --> 00:41:16,518 And I know that that's going to continue. 1054 00:41:16,618 --> 00:41:19,054 Thank you, chef. I'm disappointed. 1055 00:41:19,055 --> 00:41:21,527 I wish I would have been able to create something 1056 00:41:21,528 --> 00:41:23,665 even better for you guys. 1057 00:41:23,765 --> 00:41:26,837 But I get to go home and see my babies, so I'm okay. 1058 00:41:26,838 --> 00:41:28,808 On this performance, you got nothing 1059 00:41:28,942 --> 00:41:30,712 to be disappointed about, let me tell you. 1060 00:41:30,713 --> 00:41:32,447 I think you worked your ass off, you focused, 1061 00:41:32,448 --> 00:41:34,687 and you cooked an incredible dish. 1062 00:41:34,787 --> 00:41:36,123 - You should be very proud. - Thank you. 1063 00:41:39,163 --> 00:41:41,398 Good job, Elise. Good job. 1064 00:41:41,399 --> 00:41:44,573 I am obsessed with being the best version of myself. 1065 00:41:44,574 --> 00:41:47,312 And being here has gotten me closer to that. 1066 00:41:47,412 --> 00:41:48,582 Give it up for Elise, everybody. 1067 00:41:48,682 --> 00:41:50,418 Thank you. 1068 00:41:50,553 --> 00:41:52,955 - Head held high. - Yeah. 1069 00:41:52,956 --> 00:41:55,562 There is so much more to accomplish for me. 1070 00:41:55,662 --> 00:41:57,700 It's gonna be virtually impossible to get me out 1071 00:41:57,800 --> 00:42:00,103 of a kitchen at this point. 1072 00:42:00,104 --> 00:42:02,709 Oh, my goodness me. Emerson, congratulations, young man. 1073 00:42:02,710 --> 00:42:03,846 What is it with you and these elimination tests? 1074 00:42:03,946 --> 00:42:05,348 I'm gonna take out everybody. 1075 00:42:05,448 --> 00:42:06,851 Some people fold under pressure. 1076 00:42:06,985 --> 00:42:09,021 It's clear that you can take it. 1077 00:42:09,022 --> 00:42:11,125 So bring that energy to Team Arrington 1078 00:42:11,126 --> 00:42:13,130 'cause I believe you're gonna keep getting stronger. 1079 00:42:13,131 --> 00:42:15,134 Right. All of you, listen up. 1080 00:42:15,234 --> 00:42:17,573 Next time we see you, we're expecting your dishes 1081 00:42:17,673 --> 00:42:20,913 to absolutely bowl us over. 1082 00:42:21,046 --> 00:42:24,854 - Woo! - Ahh! 1083 00:42:24,954 --> 00:42:27,726 - Good night. - Yes, thank you. Thank you. 1084 00:42:27,860 --> 00:42:30,029 Let's go, Team Blais. Let's go. 1085 00:42:30,030 --> 00:42:31,233 - See you next time. - Emerson! 1086 00:42:35,609 --> 00:42:38,480 - I'm back! - You're amazing. 1087 00:42:38,582 --> 00:42:40,051 Big E! 1088 00:42:40,151 --> 00:42:42,757 Next time on Next Level Chef... 1089 00:42:42,857 --> 00:42:46,531 Today the platform will not be stopping on your floor. 1090 00:42:46,632 --> 00:42:49,536 - What?! - You have to grab on the go. 1091 00:42:49,537 --> 00:42:50,639 Jesus, take the wheel! 1092 00:42:50,739 --> 00:42:52,910 One, two, three... ah! 1093 00:42:53,010 --> 00:42:55,081 It's coming, it's coming! 1094 00:42:55,181 --> 00:42:56,651 And up! 1095 00:42:56,751 --> 00:42:58,219 And down. 1096 00:42:58,220 --> 00:42:59,523 I literally have nothing. 1097 00:42:59,623 --> 00:43:01,126 Go big or go home, baby. 1098 00:43:01,226 --> 00:43:03,497 We're going back to the top! 1099 00:43:03,632 --> 00:43:04,499 - The tuna was overcooked. - Ohh! 1100 00:43:04,633 --> 00:43:05,902 The tuna was way over. 1101 00:43:06,036 --> 00:43:07,673 - It's just bland. - It's so hard. 1102 00:43:07,774 --> 00:43:09,241 I don't want to use my Immunity Pin.