Ingredients:
- ½ -1 pound of dry sea scallops (pull off the tough muscle)
- 1 TBS minced jalapeno, serrano, or habanero pepper (pick your spiciness)
- ½ tsp cumin seeds, toasted
- ¼ tsp fresh cracked Pink Himalayan salt
- ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 1 English cucumber, de-seeded, quartered, and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/8 cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (green and white parts)
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts
- 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Procedure:
- Toast, then chop cumin seeds
- Combine cumin with the S&P, and minced peppers
- Rinse and dry scallops, then rub with the spice mixture
- Put the scallops onto skewers, set aside, and preheat grill to med-high
- Mix the lime, EVOO, and chopped cilantro
- Add to it the cukes, green onion, and toasted walnuts
- Check the seasoning. You might want to add S&P.
- Oil the grill rack
- Grill the scallops (about 4 min each side, depending on their size)
- Remove scallops from skewers, place on top of cucumber salad
- Enjoy!