*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Sea Scallops with Sugar Snap Peas

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Fish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  pound         Snap sugar peas -- Salt to taste
   2      tablespoons   Olive oil
   1      large         Sweet red pepper; cored
   1 1/4  pounds        Sea scallops -- if too
                        ground pepper
   4      tablespoons   Shallots or scallions
   1      teaspoon      Garlic -- finely chopped
   3      tablespoons   Vodka
   2      tablespoons   Fresh lemon juice
     1/4  cup           Heavy cream
   4      tablespoons   Fresh coriander

Pluck off the ends of the peas and discard.  Place peas in a saucepan, 
cover with water and add salt.
Bring to a boil, drain and set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat olive oil over high heat. Add 
snap peas and red pepper and cook, stirring and tossing, for 2 minutes. 
Add scallops and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring and tossing. 
Add shallots, garlic, vodka, lemon juice, cream and the coriander. Cook 
and stir for about 3 minutes or until scallops are heated through. Do not 
overcook.  Serve immediately




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