From Sea to Stage: Miami Stone Crab Pasta | Michael Symon Makes Clinton Kelly’s Top 10 Dish
Podcast:Chewed UP Rating: Explicit Published On: Fri Mar 13 2026 Description: In this episode of Chewed Up, Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon take the show to Miami Beach during the SOBE Wine & Food Festival, where Michael has performed cooking demos for nearly 25 years.Michael decides to cook something inspired by the location — a bright crab pasta packed with lemon, tarragon, crème fraîche, and buttery toasted breadcrumbs. The dish is designed specifically with Clinton and Carla in mind, blending flavors they love into one irresistible seafood pasta.As the pasta cooks, the trio dives into a lively conversation about food tourism, favorite comedy movies, and what makes a restaurant truly great — even when it’s a tourist destination. Michael also shares tips on how to properly cook pasta, why crème fraîche works better than butter in some sauces, and how to keep delicate crab the star of the dish.Once the pasta is tossed together with jumbo lump crab and finished with crispy lemon-chive panko crumbs, the hosts rave about how the light sauce allows the seafood to shine.The episode wraps with fan mail questions, a discussion about Chinese takeout orders, and a lively audience giveaway featuring Michael Symon’s mustard and bourbon tasting trays.👉 Grab the full recipe + more at:https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipesTimestamps00:00 — Michael’s cooking origin story01:00 — Live from the SOBE Wine & Food Festival in Miami02:00 — Michael introduces the crab pasta dish03:30 — How to properly salt pasta water05:00 — Building the sauce with brown butter and shallots07:00 — Toasting lemon-chive panko breadcrumbs09:00 — Adding pasta water and developing the sauce10:00 — Crab meat and fresh tarragon join the pan13:00 — Why crème fraîche works for seafood sauces15:00 — Tasting the crab pasta16:30 — Plating with crispy lemon breadcrumbs18:00 — Clinton and Carla rave about the dish19:30 — Fan mail questions21:00 — Favorite Chinese takeout orders22:00 — Lessons about success and restaurant culture23:00 — Frontgate sponsor mention24:00 — Audience giveaways🙌 Special Thanks to Our SponsorsFrontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon’s collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.comProduced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/About Chewed UpThree 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 – AppetizersWednesday – MainsFriday – DessertsSubscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a bite.Want to Watch?→Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3→YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShowWant to Listen?→ Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3→ Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910→ Amazonhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up→ RedCirclehttps://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81Fan GiveawayFan GiveawayEvery episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway.This week’s Giveaway: Michael Symon’s “Simply Symon Suppers” Cookbook + Pop Mustard gift packs.Want in?👉 Subscribe and sign up here:https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveawayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy