Seared Shrimp with Miso Butter and Uni Roe
Luxurious Japanese-inspired appetizer featuring tender seared shrimp topped with rich miso butter and briny uni roe. Elegant, restaurant-quality dish ready in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 8 oz large shrimp
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1.5 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp sake
- ½ tbsp mirin
- 1 oz uni roe (sea urchin)
- ¼ oz fresh chives
- ¼ whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper. This removes excess moisture so the shrimp will sear properly and develop a golden crust.
- 2
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add neutral oil. Once shimmering and just beginning to smoke, carefully place shrimp in the pan and sear 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly golden.
- 3
While shrimp cook, whisk together softened butter, white miso paste, sake, and mirin in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined. This miso butter will add umami depth and richness.
- 4
Transfer seared shrimp to a serving plate and immediately top each with a small dollop of miso butter, allowing it to melt gently over the hot shrimp. Arrange shrimp in a visually appealing pattern.
- 5
Carefully place a small spoonful of uni roe (about 0.5 tbsp per shrimp) atop the miso butter, then scatter fresh chives over the top. Finish with a light squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- Small skillet
- Whisk
- Small bowl
- Paper towels
- Serving plate
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