Ep 17. Battle Salmon

In this episode of Iron Chef, the Chairman introduces the secret ingredient for Battle Salmon to the audience expecting nothing but the finest dishes from skilled Iron Chefs. The guest judge for this competition is Chef Andy Matsuda, known for his sushi arts and one of America's best chefs in the Japanese cuisine field.

The dishes prepared by the Iron Chefs are completely different and creative from each other in every aspect - taste, texture, and appearance. Chef Morimoto's dish is an integration of flavors, resulting in a perfect blend of the salmon sauce, seasoning, and toppings.

On the other hand, Chef Flay's dish brilliantly balances sweet and spicy flavors, complementing the salmon's character, while Chef Batali's dish is an interpretation of a classic Italian soup with a touch of creme fraiche and smoked salmon to bring a nostalgic taste for the judges.

Chef Symon's dish is based on a Spanish recipe with the salmon perfectly cooked and topped with aromatic fennel while demonstrating his cooking knowledge in Spanish cuisine throughout. The judges' taste buds are pleasantly surprised, considering the different preparation techniques in each dish.

Iron Chef Flay is seen struggling to prepare his dish and stay within the allotted time frame, but he managed to present a masterpiece dish that wowed the judges. Meanwhile, Iron Chef Morimoto takes an unexpected creative direction by using boiling water to cook the fish, resulting in a unique preparation technique and flavor profile not commonly seen before.

Throughout the competition, the judges compliment all Iron Chefs' plating and forget to decide on the winner until the final moments. They provide valuable feedback on each dish as a group and discuss their likes and dislikes before coming to a unanimous decision about the overall winner.

The episode is full of excitement and anticipation as viewers and the judges await the final verdict. In the end, the top Iron Chef is declared the winner of Battle Salmon based on the overall impression of their dish and flavor profile.

Overall, Iron Chef's Battle Salmon episode was a thrilling cooking competition where every candidate brought different ideas and techniques to the table. With so many unique approaches to cooking salmon, the judges had to think hard before coming up with a clear winner amongst the Iron Chefs. It's a must-watch for anyone who desires to learn more about salmon cooking techniques and those who enjoy watching exciting culinary competitions.