Haitian Snapper Filet with Pikliz

Judges' comments

Judge: "Look, I think this is a beautiful exercise in how to use herbs and citrus and spice. That is so delicious, so good. I mean, I love that kind of heat, and it's just so loaded with flavor. It's a definite yes for me."

Judge: "For me, I really loved every component of this dish. I thought the fish was beautifully cooked. I loved the sauce and the depth of flavor. It's a yes from me."

"Two yeses, one more, you got yourself an apron. Joe."

Joe Bastianich: "Listen, my problem with this dish is there is a consistent mistake through every component of it, which is lack of salinity. Salt is an amplifier for food. So I'm sorry for me it's a no."

"So two yeses. One no. Listen, I'm gonna be honest, okay? The fish looked like it was gonna get all elevated, and then you sort of dumped it on a huge plate of rice. Oh, it's a tough one. But in the end, it's a yes, so you have your apron."