Sea Scallops Or Shrimp With Sweet Peppers And Snow Peas

• 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

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sweet red pepper pieces and the snow peas.
3. Cook, stirring and tossing, about 4 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Over high heat, add the scallops or shrimp, shallots, liqueur, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pepper.
6. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
7. Cook until scallops or shrimp are heated through.
8. Do not overcook.
9. Serve immediately.
10. Yields 4 servings.
11. Great with rice or pasta.

butter, olive oil, sweet red pepper, snow peas, hot red pepper, salt, shallots, aniseflavored liqueur, lemon juice, fresh coriander

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=242818 (may not work)