Dan: "We have grilled snapper with some ginger and scallions on top, braised pumpkin, and a dashi made from smoked snapper bones."

Judges, behind the scenes

"I thought Dan's dish was this perfect umami-ish song to seafood." 

"I think Dan's dish is simple but executed perfectly." 

"I like the texture of the pumpkin. I'm going back for another bite." 

"Yes. The dashi was really flavorful. Found a nice little line there of having some flavor, but still being light."

Judges Table

"Dan, your snapper dish. I wanted it to be simple and, you know, to the point, simplicity sometimes goes a long way." 

"The fish was cooked perfectly. It was exactly the dish that you said it was going to be. "

"That broth was lovely. It was bright, but it also was subtle."