Appetizers
“Egg On Eggs” (Grilled Sea Urchins)
Sea urchin — how cool would that be on the grill? Usually you would eat sea urchin raw, but we had the idea to cook them on the grill, cooked with an egg inside. You would get the briny sea urchin egg flavor combined with the earthy hen egg flavor.
Serve with crusty bread.
More Grilled Seafood Recipes:
- Caveman Lobsters with Absinthe Butter
- Grill-Top Shrimp Boil
- Grilled Florida Lobster, Rum Butter Basted And Mango Salsa
“Egg On Eggs” (Grilled Sea Urchins)
Recipe Notes
- Yield: Serves 4 as an appetizer
- Method: Hot smoking
- Equipment: 1-1/2 cups wood chips, soaked in cold water to cover for 30 minutes, then drained
Ingredients
- 4 live sea urchins
- 4 large eggs
- Coarse sea salt
Recipe Steps
Step 1: Wearing hand protection if desired, turn the sea urchin over so the underside is exposed. Work over a bowl. Using scissors, remove the mouth parts of the sea urchin by cutting a circle around them. Turn the sea urchin over to drain any algae or sea water from the interior. Use a tweezers to clean the interior of any dark bits; expose the bright orange roe (gonads).
Step 2: Break an egg into the cavity of each sea urchin and season with a pinch of salt.
Step 3: Set up your grill for hot smoking (350 degrees). Arrange the sea urchins on the grill grate. Scatter soaked wood chips on the hot coals and cover the grill, adjusting the vents to achieve a nice flow of smoke. Smoke-roast the sea urchins until the egg is cooked to your liking, about 20 minutes. Transfer to plates and serve while still warm.
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