Chilean scallops are among the favorite seafood of many in the country, although their high price often restricts regular consumption. This recipe for Parmesan scallops will make the wait worth it.
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How to make Parmesan Scallops?
First and foremost, always try to use fresh scallops; there’s nothing better. Then, good quality mantecoso and Parmesan cheeses, plus perfect cooking, will result in a magnificent dish.
Nutritional facts
Each serving of parmesan scallops contains approximately 450 kcal, 5 g of carbohydrates, 35 g of fats, 28 g of proteins, 1 g of sugars, 150 mg of cholesterol, and 600 mg of sodium.
Parmesan Scallops recipe
Category: Appetizers
Preparation: 30 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 12 scallops in their shells
- 100 g mantecoso cheese
- 100 g Parmesan cheese
- 100 ml white wine
- 50 g butter
- 50 ml heavy cream
- Lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and carefully open the scallops, shell them, and remove any impurities. Place 12 half shells on a baking tray, place a clean scallop on each shell, and set aside.
- In a medium-sized pan, add the butter and heat over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped garlic for a couple of minutes, then add the cream and white wine. Season with salt and pepper and add the chopped mantecoso cheese. Heat until melted, stirring to mix everything well.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the cheese sauce over each scallop on the baking tray and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Place the tray with the scallops in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 10 minutes or until the cheese on the surface is slightly golden and gratinated.
- Serve the Parmesan scallops immediately while hot, optionally drizzling with a few drops of lemon juice, sprinkling with chopped fresh parsley, and pairing with a well-chilled white wine.
Benefits of consuming Scallops
Scallops are rich in essential nutrients such as high-quality proteins, zinc, iron, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin B12, important for proper body function and overall health maintenance.
Scallops contain omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are beneficial for cardiovascular health and may help reduce cholesterol levels.
Did you know?
Commonly known as the “northern scallop” (Argopecten purpuratus), it is found along the Pacific coast of Chile and Peru, where it is known as the “fan shell”.
