Baked Sea Urchin With Sea Urchin Butter Recipe

1. 1

   Heat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Cut away the flat bottom of the sea-urchin shell with scissors; pour away liquid.

3. 3

   Scrape out membrane with the end of a spoon's handle.

4. 4

   Set aside the six most attractive urchins in a baking dish.

5. 5

   Scoop the flesh out of the remaining six to yield about 1/2 c.. Pulse in food processor for 5 to 8 seconds.

6. 6

   Add in butter, and blend till thoroughly emulsified; add in more butter if necessary.

7. 7

   Press the urchin-butter mix through a sieve with a spatula.

8. 8

   Bake the whole sea urchins 4 to 5 min.

9. 9

   Meanwhile, combine stock, cream, cayenne, salt, and pepper, to taste, in a small saucepan over medium heat.

10. 10

    Add in urchin-butter mix, stirring constantly, till resulting emulsion thickens.

11. 11

    Adjust seasoning; add in lemon juice.

12. 12

    Remove sea urchins from oven.

13. 13

    Arrange them on a bed of seaweed, drizzle with Sea Urchin Butter, and garnish with lemon halves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.