Shrimp And Scallop Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. sea scallops
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, partially thawed
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric or saffron
1 c. uncooked long grain white rice
1 medium green or red pepper, chopped
8 oz. peeled and deveined shrimp
1 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth, plus water to make 2 1/2 c.

Preparation

In large skillet, melt margarine over medium heat.
Stir in turmeric or saffron.
Add rice, onion, green or red pepper and garlic; cook for approximately 3 minutes, until rice and onion are translucent, stirring often.
Pour in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer 13 minutes.
Add scallops, shrimp and peas.
Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink, scallops are opaque and peas are heated through.
Season to taste and serve.