SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND SNOW PEAS

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Sea Scallops With Sweet Peppers and Snow Peas image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds sea scallops, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons shallots or scallions, chopped fine
3 tablespoons Ricard or any other anise-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons fresh coriander or fresh basil, chopped coarse

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper pieces and the snow peas. Cook, stirring and tossing, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  • When the red peppers and snow peas are nearly cooked, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Over high heat add the scallops, shallots, liqueur, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Cook until the scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Sayeed Rahman
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Syful Islam
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I'm a big fan of scallops and this recipe did not disappoint. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


GRADUATE GAMER
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops cook in just a few minutes and the sauce is simple to make. I like to serve it over pasta or rice.


Aaite Pun
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Saleha Shaikh
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was light and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Shalonda Berkley
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a little bit of white wine to the sauce for a bit of extra flavor.


Susette Dume
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and elegant. I served it over roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Md Mosaroef Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of scallops, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Biplob Hassan
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This dish was delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and light. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


9atfon
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a little bit of lemon zest to the sauce for a bit of brightness.


Malik Ismail
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Manan Baloch
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I'm a big fan of scallops and this recipe did not disappoint. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Mbalazi Patrick
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops cook in just a few minutes and the sauce is simple to make. I like to serve it over pasta or rice.


Leah-Chelsy Billington
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I like to add a little extra garlic and ginger to the sauce for a bit of a kick.


Iddrisu Yahaya
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I used large scallops and they cooked in just a few minutes. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly crisp. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Rudo Shalom Mapara
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe out of curiosity and I was pleasantly surprised. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lilo Balladeer
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These sea scallops were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet peppers, snow peas, and the perfectly seared scallops was divine. I highly recommend this recipe.