Salt Block Scallops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds sea scallops large, about 16
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- grated lime zest
Instructions
- Place the salt block over a low gas flame and heat for 10 minutes.
- Raise the flame to medium and heat another 10 minutes.
- Raise the flame to high and heat for an additional 15 minutes, until it is uncomfortable to hold your hand about 2 inches from the surface of the block for longer than 3 seconds (approximately 500°F).
- While the salt block is heating pat the scallops completely dry.
- Coat the scallops with the melted coconut oil and pepper and let stand at room temperature until the salt block is hot.
- Place the scallops on the hot block.
- The scallops should almost skitter across the top.
- Sear until browned and springy to the touch but still a little soft in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Work in batches until all the scallops are cooked.
- Remove to plates.
- Scatter the lime zest over top and drizzle with the juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 227.1 | Fat: 8.7g | Protein: 31.7g | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Fiber: 0.03g | P:E Ratio: 2.2