Scallops Gratin ala Parmesana

By raffterman

Ingredients

• 12 large scallops on the half shell
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon Panko
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 small glass pisco or whiskey
• olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly rinse and dry the scallops, removing the black vein from the round side of the flesh of the scallop if there is one.

Season with salt & freshly ground black pepper.

Cover each scallop generously with grated parmesan cheese & top with a dollop of butter.

Add a drop of olive oil to each shell and six drops of Pisco or whiskey.

Place in the broiler at high temperature for 3 or 4 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

Serve with a green salad dressed w hominy corn, tomato, potatoes (blue, red, yellow) and sweet potatoes in a light lemon dressing.