Hell's Kitchen, Season 9

Steven:
Scallops are in the window!

[Gordon heads to the pass to check on them; they're not properly seared]

Gordon:
(to Steven) Hey. come here, you. Just touch.

Steven:
They're springy, chef.

Gordon:
They're what?

Steven:
Springy. When you spring back, usually they're ready.

Gordon:
So they're ready, are they?

Steven:
I feel that they're ready.

Gordon:
That fucking rubbery?

Steven:
Sorry, chef.

Paul:
(interview) Everything Steven was touching was turning to shit tonight. You know how they say, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks"? [smirks]

Gordon:
Sit down and eat them. Enjoy your "springy" scallops! Let me know how you feel halfway through! Bon appétit.

Steven:
I think they're perfect. [eats his scallops on the chef's table]