Sea Urchin and Lardo Appetizer

Name: Sea Urchin and Lardo Appetizer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 12 sea urchin lobes. available at Asian Markets or on line; 12 thin slices of lardo, available at the better butcher shops; 12 (1/2 inch) slices of French baguette

Ingredients

12 sea urchin lobes. available at Asian Markets or on line
12 thin slices of lardo, available at the better butcher shops
12 (1/2 inch) slices of French baguette

This is an appetizer that was developed by the much celebrated chef Michael White of Marea in NYC. It is super simple but absolutely delicious.

Place a lobe of sea urchin on each baguette slice, then top with a slice of lardo.
Place them on a baking sheet and broil them for about 3 minutes or until the lardo begins to slightly melt.