SEA SCALLOPS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Ayabonga Mlaka
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops and sugar snap peas cook up in just a few minutes and the sauce is delicious.


Sabrin Akther Lamia
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sugar snap peas are a great way to add some sweetness to the dish.


Majid chandio
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The scallops are always tender and juicy, and the sugar snap peas are a great way to add some color and crunch to the dish.


patty blinks
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I love this recipe! The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sugar snap peas are a great addition.


Ishaq Ahmad khan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sugar snap peas add a nice touch of elegance.


Nick dvj
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I made this dish for my picky kids and they actually ate it! The scallops were a hit and the sugar snap peas added a nice sweetness.


Helen Haworth
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover scallops. I had some scallops that were about to go bad, so I made this dish and it turned out great.


Abdull Wahab
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I've never cooked scallops before, but this recipe made it easy. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sugar snap peas were a great addition.


Resha Acharya
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This is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The scallops are cooked perfectly and the sugar snap peas add a nice crunch.


Kawsr Mahmud
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sugar snap peas added a nice sweetness.


deraay 123
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The scallops and sugar snap peas cook up in just a few minutes and the sauce is delicious.


M. Altayyar
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sugar snap peas were a great addition.


Sydul Islam Syed Pare
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sugar snap peas were crisp and flavorful.


Christian Aldaco
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of scallops and sugar snap peas is delicious and the sauce is light and flavorful.


Zamaliwa Business Hub
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These sea scallops with sugar snap peas were a hit at my dinner party! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sugar snap peas added a nice crunch.