Conchitas+a+la+Parmesana

Conchitas a la Parmesana is a classic Peruvian seafood dish. Conchitas translates to sea scallops, and Parmesana is parmesan cheese. Because Peru has a huge coastline along their western border, seafood is plentiful there, and Conchitas a la Parmesana is among the most popular seafood dishes.

To make it, you remove a sea scallop from its shell, clean, and season it. You then place it back on the shell, which will be used as the cooking vessel. A small dab of butter and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese cover the scallop before it's broiled to the point that the cheese forms a nice brown crust.

This dish can also be made with other seafoods. It is only made in Peru and is not usually popular anywhere else. It is made in restaurants and at home.