Home & Family How to Make Seared Scallops Grilled on a Himalayan Salt Block

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while still providing flavor.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients and can be a cost-effective alternative.

Heat the Himalayan salt block on the grill starting on low for 10 minutes, then medium for another 10 minutes, and finally on high for 20 minutes until it reaches about 600°F.

Add black pepper to the scallops before placing them on the salt block.

Place the scallops on the hot salt block in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.

Sear the scallops for 3 minutes on one side.

Flip the scallops and sear for another 3 minutes on the other side.

Prepare a lime dipping sauce by mixing fresh lime juice, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame seed oil, diced jalapeno, diced cucumbers, diced carrots, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic.

Serve the scallops with the lime dipping sauce.

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