Iron Chef Season 1 Episode 20 Blue Crab

Iron Chef season 1 episode 20 is named Blue Crab. In this episode, guest chef Susan Feniger challenges Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto in a battle featuring one of the most popular and versatile seafoods: the Blue Crab.

The show opens with the usual pomp and flair, with an announcer introducing the chefs and the judges. The episode is shot in Kitchen Stadium, which is decorated with an elegant blue and white color scheme that gives the impression that this is indeed a battle featuring the almighty blue crab.

The Chairman then reveals the theme ingredient, and the crowd goes wild. The chefs have 1 hour to create 5 dishes that feature blue crab as the main ingredient. As usual, the chefs are given free rein to use any other ingredients they wish, as long as blue crab is the star of the show.

The first dish that Morimoto creates is an appetizer consisting of a blue crab and seaweed salad, which is presented in a martini glass. He mixes up chives, sea salt, vinegar, soy sauce, and a Japanese pickling mixture to create a unique dressing that gives the dish a sharp and tangy flavor.

Feniger counters with a dish called "Blue Crab Ceviche," which is a mix of blue crab, lime, onion, jalapeno, and avocado. The dish is very colorful and brightly flavored, and the judges seem impressed with its presentation.

The second dish that Morimoto presents is a main course featuring blue crab stuffed inside a piece of black cod. The fish is served with a mushroom and asparagus stir fry, which is flavorful and well executed.

Feniger's second dish is a dish called "Crab and Corn Chowder". It features fresh crab and corn cooked together with a combination of spices, herbs, and cream. The judges love the way the dish cuts through the rich flavors of the crab and corn, ensuring a delicious balance of flavors.

As the chefs continue to cook throughout the hour, the judges are given a chance to discuss the dishes they've tasted so far. While they all agree that the blue crab is a difficult ingredient to work with, they seem impressed with the creativity and range of the dishes presented.

Morimoto's third dish is a blue crab and egg dish called "Tamagoyaki." For this dish, Morimoto makes a thin omelet by mixing crab with a beaten egg and some chopped scallions. The judges are amazed by the light texture and the sweet flavor of this dish.

Feniger then presents a dish called "Blue Crab Fritters." She mixes crab meat with a number of spices and forms the mixture into small balls that are then deep fried. The judges love the crisp texture and the intense flavor of the fritters.

The judges seem impressed with both chefs' expertise with blue crab and their ability to create such a wide range of dishes. As the hour comes to a close, the chefs make their final push to complete their dishes and put the finishing touches on their creations.

In the final moments, Morimoto presents an orange, white, and green dish called "Blue Crab and Avocado Salad." This dish features freshly picked herbs mixed with blue crab meat blended with a pureed avocado and wasabi mix.

Feniger counters with a dessert featuring blue crab and peaches. For her dish, she creates a unique blue crab and sweet peach cake that's topped with fresh blueberries. The judges are amazed by the complexity and depth of flavor presented in this dish.

In the end, the judges declare a winner, but the episode ends without revealing who claimed victory. Fans of Iron Chef will have to tune in to find out who emerged victorious in this epic battle of the blue crab.