Sea Urchin Cocktail
6 servings
20 minutes
Sea urchin cocktail is a true delight for gourmets who appreciate fresh seafood delicacies. This recipe hails from Italy, where sea urchins are considered treasures of the Mediterranean. Their delicate roe, with a creamy taste and bright ocean notes, pairs beautifully with citrusy lime accents, spicy chili pepper, and aromatic ginger. Adding soy sauce and sesame oil brings in Eastern nuances, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Serving the cocktail in elegant porcelain spoons makes it not only exquisite in taste but also aesthetically appealing. It's the perfect dish for those wanting to try something exotic and refined while enjoying the freshness of the sea in every spoonful.
1
Cut the sea urchins around the 'navel' (the hole on the belly) with scissors.
2
Remove the roe (orange contents) and rinse well under running water until completely free of membranes and skin fragments.
- Sea urchin caviar: to taste
3
Sift and drain the water.
4
Place the clean caviar in a small deep bowl. Add grated ginger, chili pepper, finely chopped cilantro, soy sauce, juice of two limes, and a few drops of sesame oil. Mix gently and thoroughly and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Grated ginger: pinch
- Red chili pepper: to taste
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): to taste
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice: 2 pieces
- Sesame oil: to taste
5
Take out and mix again. Divide into portions and place in porcelain spoons for Asian soups. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Black sesame seeds: to taste