Ep 18. Stealing the Spotlight

In the 18th episode of season 15 of Beat Bobby Flay, titled "Stealing the Spotlight," two chefs go head to head in the kitchen to determine who will have the chance to take down culinary master Bobby Flay. The episode starts off with Chef Hannah Wong, a New York City native with a passion for cooking and a competitive edge, ready to take on Chef Michael Hamilton, a Miami-based chef who is known for his innovative takes on classic dishes. Chef Wong is confident in her skills and excited for the challenge, while Chef Hamilton is determined to come out on top.

The competition begins with round one, where both chefs are given 20 minutes to create a dish using a surprise ingredient chosen by Flay. This time around, the contestants must incorporate coconut into their creations. Chef Wong decides to create a coconut curry chicken dish, while Chef Hamilton opts for a coconut shrimp and grits dish. Both chefs put their own spin on the ingredient and impress the judges with their unique creations. However, only one can move on to the next round and face off against Bobby Flay.

In round two, the remaining chef must create a signature dish that showcases their culinary style. Chef Wong chooses to make a dish that combines Chinese and Hawaiian flavors, while Chef Hamilton takes inspiration from his southern roots and creates a dish that features bourbon and peaches. Both dishes are impressive, but only one chef will get the chance to compete against Bobby Flay.

The final round is the famous "Beat Bobby Flay" challenge, where the remaining chef must prepare a dish that can impress Flay and win over the judges. The secret ingredient this time around is white asparagus, and both chefs must use it in their dishes. Chef Wong creates a dish that combines white asparagus with miso-marinated black cod, while Chef Hamilton makes a dish that features white asparagus, seared scallops, and a creamy pea puree.

In the end, it all comes down to taste, presentation, and creativity. The judges are wowed by both dishes, but only one chef will be declared the winner and have the chance to go up against Bobby Flay. Who will come out on top and steal the spotlight? Tune in to find out in this exciting episode of Beat Bobby Flay.