Spaghetti with Garlic, Chile, and Sea Urchin

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   Set a pot of water to boil over high heat.

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   Add a small handful of salt.

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   If using live sea urchin, hold a sea urchin in one hand, protecting it with a kitchen towel.

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   Using utility shears, cut the top off the sea urchin and discard.

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   Rinse the inside of the urchin gently with cool water.

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   Using a spoon, scoop out each of the five yellow sacs inside, placing them in a bowl of water as you remove them.

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   Repeat with the second sea urchin.

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   Gently swish the sacs in the water to remove any blood, then gently remove and set to dry on paper towels.

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   When the water has come to a rolling boil, add the pasta and stir to separate.

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    Cook until slightly firmer than al dente, about 10 minutes, or 1 minute less than the package directions.

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    In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil with the garlic and chile flakes for 2 to 3 minutes, until the garlic softens but does not color.

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    When the pasta is cooked, drain well, then add to the saute pan and toss.

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    Increase the heat to medium-high, add the sea urchins, and toss gently, trying to keep the sacs as intact as possible.

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    Add the parsley and toss again gently.

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    Divide among 4 deep bowls and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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