Chantilly Sea Urchins Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 sea urchins
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Cut open the top of each sea urchin and scoop out the roe into a bowl. Discard the empty shells.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
3. Add sugar and salt to the whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Using a fine grater, zest the lemon over the sea urchin roe and stir to combine.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the sea urchin mixture until fully incorporated.
6. Spoon the Chantilly sea urchins mixture back into the empty sea urchin shells.
7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serving suggestions:

Chantilly sea urchins are best served chilled as an appetizer or a light dessert. You can sprinkle some chopped fresh chives or parsley over the top for added flavor and color. Serve with chilled champagne or white wine for a sophisticated touch.

Verdict:

Chantilly sea urchins are a delicacy that is sophisticated, refined, and absolutely delicious. The creamy and light whipped cream perfectly complements the briny and slightly sweet sea urchin roe. The tangy lemon zest adds a bright acidity, making this dish a complex combination of flavors and textures that will impress your guests and your taste buds!