Sea Urchins

Used for their roe, sea urchins should be cut open with scissors and the pale orange or brown roe removed shortly before it is to be used. Usually the roe is puréed and used as a flavorful liaison to finish and enrich fish sauces. Occasionally, whole pieces of the roe will appear in fish stews or as garniture for sauced fish fillets. Sauces containing sea urchin roe should never be allowed to boil.