HIRONO, Iwate Prefecture--Sea urchin are a culinary delicacy, but because their shells are often seen as too difficult or costly to recycle, they end up getting tossed out in bulk. But a local ...

Clockwise from top left: 1) Detaching the beak; 2) prying open the shell; 3) removing the uni; and 4) rinsing it clean. (James Gebilaguin) Run cold water over the insides of the urchin. Hopefully ...

At 8 a.m., 15 divers from the Artisanal Fishers Association Cristóbal Colón meet on Carrizales beach in the Marcona district ...

Make infused butter: Combine butter, sea urchin, herbs, scallions ... Serve dish with remaining melted herb butter in an uni shell.