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Vietnamese Grilled Scallops with Cheese (So Diep Nuong Pho Mai)
Cheese on grilled scallops might sound strange, but it’s surprisingly delicious! Get a taste of Vietnam's street food scenes with these cheesy scallops.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 large scallops on the half shell
- Scallion Oil (Mỡ Hành)
- 2 wedges Original Laughing Cow Cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons hot water Toppings: Toasted peanuts (coarsely chopped)
- Fried pork fat (Tép Mỡ) (optional)
- Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce (Nước Mắm Chấm)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the Laughing Cow Cheese and water until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Brush each scallop with scallion oil and add a dollop of the cheese spread on top.
- 3
Place the scallops on a preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly toasted.
- 4
Sprinkle the scallops with toasted peanuts and fried pork fat for texture. Drizzle with Vietnamese fish sauce dipping sauce for added flavor.
- 5
Serve hot and enjoy the savory, creamy, and crunchy combination.