First day of competition is off to an amazing start! The mystery box ingredients for the Appetizer round were....
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Figs, Fennel, King Crab, and Sambuca
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The competitors were calm and focused (only a couple cuts this round). All the dishes tasted amazing!
Team Canada
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| King Crab Cake, Buttered Crab Legs, Shredded Crab w/ Fennel Slaw, Fig and Sambuca Gastrique, Crab Oil Aioli. |
Team USA
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| Crab Three Ways: Crab Bisque, Pan Seared Crab Skewer, and Crab Cake w/ Cajun Fig Jam. |
Team Scotland
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Butter Poached Alaskan Crab, Fennel and Shellfish Veloute, Fig Jam, Crab and Pickled Cucumber Salad.
Team Italy |
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| Mozzarella Ravioli fulled w/ Crab, Fennel and Sambuca, Fig Ketchup, Fried Capers and Radish. |
Team Mexico
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Trio Tacos: Tomato Icing Crab Taco w/ Refried Black Beans, Pickle King Crab w/ Fennel and Fig Relish and Guacamole, Corn Taco w/ Onion and Fig Marmalade and Sambuca.
Team Barbados |
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| Sauteed King Crab in a Medley of Herbs served w/ Sweet Potato Mash on a Creamy Garlic and Caper Sauce and Pickled Sweet Pepper. |
