Iron Chef America (2005)

Episode Overview

In this battle of the seas, Seattle chef Maria Hines takes on Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto with Pacific cod as the secret ingredient. Hines, known for her bold, ingredient-driven cuisine, brings a Pacific Northwest sensibility to the Kitchen Stadium. Morimoto, a master of seafood, counters with his signature precision and fusion flair. As the clock ticks down, both chefs craft elegant dishes that celebrate the mild, flaky fish. Judging the intense showdown are a panel of culinary experts, waiting to see whose interpretation of Pacific cod reigns supreme.