About this episode
In the second installment of Fan Fridge Week , it’s Michael Symon’s turn to take the Fan Fridge Challenge. The lucky fan this round is Pat from Peoria, Arizona , whose fridge is stocked with salmon, feta, avocado, carrots, celery, and a few wildcards like red curry paste. Michael takes the challenge head-on, transforming Pat’s fridge into a Mediterranean feast — complete with crispy-skin salmon , lemon egg sauce (avgolemono-style) , and a feta–avocado–cucumber salad kissed with curry paste and olives. While he cooks, Carla offers her “Chef MacGyver” commentary, Clinton warns against ER-level avocado injuries, and everyone weighs in on fridge organization, panic meals, and how to save face when the salmon skin sticks. The dish ends up a knockout: buttery, lemony, bright, and fresh. It’s proof that with a little skill (and maybe a few Greek instincts), you can turn a random fan’s fridge into a showstopper meal — and a perfectly cooked salmon that even Clinton admits is “better than expected.” 👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: www.chewedupshow.com/recipes Keywords Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly, Chewed Up podcast, Fan Fridge, salmon recipe, crispy salmon, avgolemono, Greek sauce, feta salad, avocado salad, red curry paste, healthy recipes, leftover challenge, cooking show podcast, comfort food, Mediterranean cooking Timestamps 0:00 – Cold open: “How else are you gonna cut an avocado?” 1:00 – Welcome + fan reveal: Pat from Peoria, Arizona 3:00 – Michael outlines his plan: a Greek-inspired salmon with feta, avocado & lemon 5:00 – Cooking begins: crispy-skin salmon and lemon broth prep 7:00 – Herb talk, stock trick, and cooking tips for stainless pans 10:00 – The Avocado Incident: ER stories and Clinton’s PSA 12:00 – Sponsor shoutouts (Frontgate, Blues Hog, Casamara Club) 14:00 – Fridge panic meals: peanut noodles, omelets, and eggs 16:00 – Red curry paste twist in the Greek salad 18:00 – Lemon-egg (avgolemono) sauce magic 20:00 – Carla’s “foil packet fish” flashback with Laura Prepon 23:00 – All-Clad & Hedley & Bennett sponsor mentions 25:00 – Fan mail: printer-friendly recipe request 26:00 – Refrigerator feng shui and organization talk 28:00 – Plating: crispy salmon, lemon sauce, feta-avocado-cucumber salad 30:00 – Taste test: “Better than expected” verdict 31:00 – Fan shoutout to Pat + giveaway setup 32:00 – Giveaway winner: Lori W. from Waxhaw, NC 33:00 – Wrap-up: Carla previews next Fan Fridge episode 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Frontgate → Elevated furniture and entertaining essentials that make every spread look stunning. https://www.frontgate.com Blues Hog → Award-winning sauces and rubs from the Champions’ Choice. https://www.blueshog.com Casamara Club → Botanical leisure sodas for mindful sipping without the booze. https://www.casamraclub.com All-Clad → Premium cookware crafted in the USA and trusted by chefs everywhere. https://www.allclad.com Hedley & Bennett → Professional-grade aprons and kitchen gear built for pros and passionate cooks alike. https://www.hedleyandbennett.com Kitchen Designed by Anthony Carrino → https://anthonycarrino.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com About Chewed Up Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a bite. Want to Watch? → YouTube → Spotify Want to Listen? → Apple Podcasts → Amazon Music → RedCircle Fan Giveaway Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This Week’s Giveaway: A Blues Hog BBQ Box — packed with championship sauces and rubs to make any fridge more exciting. Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy