Fresh Sea Urchin Roe in Shell

Five-lobed roe, scooped from the shell and packed straight back into it — deep amber, firm enough to hold its shape on the tongue.

Colour is the honest indicator here. An even tone with no darkening at the edges means it was kept cold from the moment it left the water.

Highlights

• Shell-packed — the natural cup protects the lobes in transit.
• Whole lobes — hand-graded, not broken trim.
• Clean finish — briny up front, no bitter aftertaste.
• Serve as is — spoon it out of the shell, nothing to prepare.

Kitchen notes

• Spoon over warm rice, or spread on toast with a little cold butter.
• Fold through pasta at the very last moment, off the heat, so the lobes stay intact.
• Keep it plain — a squeeze of citrus and a pinch of salt do more than any sauce.

Storage

Hold at 0–2 °C and eat within two days. Do not freeze: the lobes collapse once thawed.