Iron Chef America: Chuck Hughes Takes on Bobby Flay
UPDATE! LAST NIGHT'S WINNER AND SCORECARD AFTER THE JUMP!
And the winner is . . . Chuck Hughes! After a grueling battle using the secret ingredient Canadian Lobster, Chef Hughes served the judges a Lobster Roll with a Bloody Caesar cocktail, Lobster Poutine (a Canadian classic), Lobster and Onion Ring Salad With Carrot Butter and Avocado, Lobster Mushroom Risotto and Jerk Spiced Lobster. Chef Flay presented the judges with Crispy Lobster Salad, Grilled Lobster Tail With Vanilla-Corn Sauce, Free-Form Lobster Lasagna, Red Curry Lobster and Lobster Gumbo. After careful deliberation, the judges chose Chuck as the clear winner.
Chuck's Mussels With Bacon and Rappini versus Bobby's Thai Red Curry Mussels
Chuck's Braised Short Ribs on Garlic Mashed Potatoes versus Bobby's BBQ Short Ribs
Chuck's Pan-Grilled Scallops on Green Gazpacho versus Bobby's Grilled Sea Scallops on Tortilla Chips With Avocado Puree and Jalapeno Pesto
Chuck's Warm Potato Salad versus Bobby's Mesa Grill's Southwestern Potato Salad
Chuck's Candy Bar Ganache Rice Pudding versus Bobby's White Chocolate Rice Pudding With Cherries Jubilee and Sliced Almonds