Creamy Sea Urchin (Uni) Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Sea Urchin (Uni) Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 to 6 ounces fresh sea urchin ( uni ); see note; 1/3 cup (80g) Mexican-style crema , or crème fraîche; 10 ounces (300g) dried long pasta, such as spaghetti or bucatini; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 small shallot, finely minced; 1 teaspoon (5ml) Calabrian hot chili spread (see note); 1/2 cup (125ml) dry sake or dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio; Freshly ground black pepper; Small handful finely minced fresh chives, for serving

Prep 5m

Cook 20m

Total 25m

This creamy sea urchin (uni) pasta is a luxurious and flavorful dish. With a rich and smooth sauce made with Mexican-style crema and a touch of heat from Calabrian hot chili spread, it's a perfect blend of flavors. Tossed with long pasta and garnished with fresh chives, it's a restaurant-quality meal.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

4 to 6 ounces fresh sea urchin ( uni ); see note

1/3 cup (80g) Mexican-style crema , or crème fraîche

10 ounces (300g) dried long pasta, such as spaghetti or bucatini

1 tablespoon (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 small shallot, finely minced

1 teaspoon (5ml) Calabrian hot chili spread (see note)

1/2 cup (125ml) dry sake or dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio

Freshly ground black pepper

Small handful finely minced fresh chives, for serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories

494kcal

24%
Fat

17g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

58g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

22g

1%
Cholesterol

106mg

5%
Sodium

391mg

19%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Creamy Sea Urchin (Uni) Pasta Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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