Cooking a Delicious Salmon Dish | MasterChef Canada | MasterChef World

Summary

In this intense cooking competition, contestants face off to create the best salmon dish under time constraints. With unique techniques and bold flavors, Miranda, Trevor, and Barry showcase their skills, each with their own approach. Miranda's rhubarb-glazed salmon impresses with sophistication, earning her the top spot, while Trevor experiments with Asian flavors and crispy fish eyeballs, and Barry opts for a panko-crusted salmon. Despite some missteps, like raw potato puree, the judges recognize the contestants' creativity and technical prowess, ultimately crowning Miranda the winner for her perfectly balanced dish and innovative use of ingredients.

Takeaways

• 😀 Miranda struggled with her salmon fillets, but eventually found a good piece to work with.
• 😀 Barry's crusted salmon dish featured a cornmeal duck egg Panko crust with pine nuts and a grainy mustard cream sauce.
• 😀 Trevor experimented with Asian flavors and techniques, using crispy fish eyes and an oyster sauce honey glaze for his salmon.
• 😀 Several home cooks, including Trevor, faced challenges such as cooking techniques, overcooking, or not achieving the desired texture on time.
• 😀 Miranda used a rhubarb honey and chili oil glaze for her salmon, which the judges found interesting but needing a bit more texture.
• 😀 Trevor showcased a creative presentation with crispy salmon skin and eyeballs, which were appreciated by the judges for their unique texture.
• 😀 Barry received praise for his salmon's perfect cook and light crust, although the judges advised him to explore lighter sauces and vinaigrettes.
• 😀 Despite some mistakes, such as raw potato puree, Trevor’s dish was still visually impressive and cooked well, with minor critique on the glaze.
• 😀 The judges commended the contestants for creating restaurant-quality dishes, though each dish had some flaws that needed refinement.
• 😀 Miranda won the challenge with her rhubarb-glazed salmon, earning a significant advantage for the next elimination round.

Q & A

What technique does Miranda use to prepare her salmon dish?

Miranda uses a chili honey and rhubarb glaze for her salmon, paired with a spinach and mushroom salad with toasted pine nuts.

What feedback does the judge give about Miranda's salmon dish?

The judges appreciate Miranda's clean and compact presentation, but suggest she could have added more glaze and included some crunchy texture as a garnish.

What unique element does Trevor add to his salmon dish?

Trevor incorporates crispy fish eyeballs as part of his Asian-inspired salmon dish, which is visually striking.

What is Trevor's approach to cooking his salmon?

Trevor uses an Asian-inspired glaze with oyster sauce and honey, and adds enoki mushrooms to the dish. He also emphasizes the importance of the crispy skin.

What issue does Trevor face with his potato puree?

Trevor's potato puree does not cook properly and ends up being raw, which affects his chances of winning.

What cooking technique is Barry using for his salmon?

Barry prepares his salmon with a pine nut panko crust and serves it with a mustard lemon lime cream sauce.

How does the judge evaluate Barry's salmon dish?

The judge praises the perfect cook on the salmon but suggests Barry should rotate the fish in the pan to avoid hot spots. They also recommend he try using a vinaigrette instead of the cream sauce.

What is the significance of the fish head in Trevor’s dish?

Trevor borrows a fish head from Miranda to make crispy fish eyes, a special ingredient in his dish due to his cultural background.

What is the reason Miranda is surprised when chosen for the top three?

Miranda is shocked because she has never cooked with salmon before, but her dish stood out due to its balance of flavors.

Why does Miranda believe her dish succeeded despite challenges?

Miranda believes her dish succeeded because she used bold flavors that worked well together, which ultimately impressed the judges.