Sea Scallops Or Shrimp With Sweet Peppers And Snow Peas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 lb. snow peas, trimmed and rinsed
1/4 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 lb. sea scallops or shrimp used whole or cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 Tbsp. shallots or scallions, chopped fine
3 Tbsp. anise-flavored liqueur
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 Tbsp. fresh coriander or fresh basil, coarsely chopped

Preparation

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the sweet 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 or shrimp, shallots, liqueur, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
Cook until scallops or shrimp are heated through.
Do not overcook.
Serve immediately.
Yields 4 servings.
Great with rice or pasta.