SEA SCALLOPS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Sea Scallops With Sugar Snap Peas image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 pound sugar snap peas
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet large red pepper, cored, seeded and cut in strips about 1/4-inch wide
1 1/4 pounds sea scallops (if too large, cut them in half)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or scallions
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

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 peppers and cook, stirring and tossing, for 2 minutes. Add scallops and salt and pepper. Cook for one 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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 748 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams