Salt Block Shrimp and Scallops

bgebrent

Himalayan salt block came my way Christmas Day.  Simple shrimp and scallops at 450 on the block.  Marinated the seafood in olive oil, lemon thyme, garlic and black pepper.  Finished with a little Meyer lemon OO.  Grilled asparagus and brown rice for sides.  We liked it but there was too much salt imparted to the shrimp.  I also should've dried the scallops because they released moisture and steamed and didn't brown.  Will try again with a larger protein.  Cheers.

SmokingPiney

They look good.

The salt blocks also make great serving platters - they will impart much less of the salt to the meat, and it looks cool. 

CPARKTX

Cool. Looks great. 

pgprescott

Sweet Brent. Looking into the block stuff myself. You a pro or newbie? Like it?

blind99

Looks tasty. The block got a handful of cooks but never made it into heavy rotation. I think it's under my gasser dissolving away. 

JohnnyTarheel

Looks great!!!

theyolksonyou

pgprescott said:

Sweet Brent. Looking into the block stuff myself. You a pro or newbie? Like it?

Ask Nichole.

He can't even keep his contacts straight in his phone. 

bgebrent

pgprescott said:

Sweet Brent. Looking into the block stuff myself. You a pro or newbie? Like it?

Newbie Pete.  I'll post up more mediocre cooks for sure.  Pork chop up next.  Too much salt for the short, delicate seafood cook.

bgebrent

theyolksonyou said:

pgprescott said:

Sweet Brent. Looking into the block stuff myself. You a pro or newbie? Like it?

Ask Nichole.

He can't even keep his contacts straight in his phone. 

You are one bitter sum bltch!  Glad to identify your number so I can block it.  Appreciate your response db!

theyolksonyou

in all seriousness. Had a block, used it twice. First time overloaded and way too salty on scallops. 

Second time. Not sure what I cooked, but broke it while cleaning. Chunked it. 

Good luck. 

bgebrent

theyolksonyou said:

in all seriousness. Had a block, used it twice. First time overloaded and way too salty on scallops. 

Second time. Not sure what I cooked, but broke it while cleaning. Chunked it. 

Good luck. 

Just not your luck!  It was too salty for sure.  Gonna try some SV poke chops with reverse sear on the block. Experimenting.  Appreciate you bro.  Happy days in the mountains brother!

pgprescott

bgebrent said:

pgprescott said:

Sweet Brent. Looking into the block stuff myself. You a pro or newbie? Like it?

Newbie Pete.  I'll post up more mediocre cooks for sure.  Pork chop up next.  Too much salt for the short, delicate seafood cook.

Look forward to the posts. I had a guy recently tell me the best steak he's ever had came off a salt block cook. Enjoy. 

bgebrent

pgprescott said:

bgebrent said:

pgprescott said:

Sweet Brent. Looking into the block stuff myself. You a pro or newbie? Like it?

Newbie Pete.  I'll post up more mediocre cooks for sure.  Pork chop up next.  Too much salt for the short, delicate seafood cook.

Look forward to the posts. I had a guy recently tell me the best steak he's ever had came off a salt block cook. Enjoy. 

I have a FM salt block in que.  seems like a bigger piece of protein will be better served.  Happy New Year to you and yours brother.

GregW

I've always wanted a salt block, but I've heard that they are prone to heat cracking at their best and exploding at their worst.
I do think it would cook a good steak.

bgebrent

GregW said:

I've always wanted a salt block, but I've heard that they are prone to heat cracking at their best and exploding at their worst.
I do think it would cook a good steak.

You have to warm them slowly which works well on the egg..  I'll post up some steaks before long.

GregW

bgebrent said:

GregW said:

I've always wanted a salt block, but I've heard that they are prone to heat cracking at their best and exploding at their worst.
I do think it would cook a good steak.

You have to warm them slowly which works well on the egg..  I'll post up some steaks before long.

Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing the steaks.

Gamecockeggman

Just curious where you found the Meyer Lemons @bgebrent  

bgebrent

Gamecockeggman said:

Just curious where you found the Meyer Lemons @bgebrent  

Brother, it was Meyer Lemon olive oil I used to finish.  I usually can find Meyer Lemons at whole foods.  They are a great ingredient.  Happy new year brother!

SGH

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bgebrent

Thank you Scottie!!

bhedges1987

Awesome looking meal man.Nicely done!

bgebrent

bhedges1987 said:

Awesome looking meal man.Nicely done!

Thank you sir!