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Conchitas a la parmesana

Conchitas a la parmesana are Peruvian scallops baked in their shells with butter, lime, seasoning and Parmesan. High heat keeps the scallops tender while browning the cheese.

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Peru25 minutes4 servings8 items
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Conchitas a la parmesana — Peru cuisine
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Photo: Kim — "Scallops with cheese from La Rosa Nautica restaurant" by Kim is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/. · BY-SA · Sources

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How do you make Conchitas a la parmesana?

Conchitas a la parmesana uses 8 ingredients and 4 clear steps. Allow 25 minutes; the recipe yields 4 servings. Check off ingredients and steps as you cook.

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Conchitas a la parmesana are Peruvian scallops baked in their shells with butter, lime, seasoning and Parmesan. High heat keeps the scallops tender while browning the cheese.

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Scrub the shells, loosen each scallop and check carefully for grit.

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Set shells level on coarse salt and season each scallop with lime, wine, Worcestershire and pepper.

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Top with a small piece of butter and a generous layer of Parmesan.

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Bake under a very hot grill for 5–7 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned; do not overcook.

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Serve immediately on a bed of coarse salt with lime wedges.

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