Szechuan Scallops

* Exported from MasterCook *

SZECHUAN SCALLOPS

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Seafood
Chinese Asian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 Sweet bell peppers, red -- green, yellow or 1 o
& cut in 1" squares
1 large Sweet onion; halved -- cut in 1" cubes, lay

2 tablespoons Dry sherry/other white wine
2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
1 teaspoon Hot red pepper flakes -- or to taste, h red p
to taste (opt)
2 cups Fresh or thawed scallops -- about 10 ounces
3/4 cup Spicy tomato juice

1. Arrange all ingredients near stove. Prepare a large nonstick skillet or
electric frying pan liberally with cooking spray. Arrange onion leaves in
skillet in a single layer. Cook over medium heat just until onion begins to
brown.

2. Combine all ingredients, except scallops, in skillet; cover, bring to a
simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens---4 or
5 minutes more. Stir in scallops, and cook just until heated through and
coated with sauce. Serve with plain rice if desired.
Makes 4 servings, 175 calories each; Rice adds 110 calories per 1/2-cup. From:
Dottie Cross TMPJ72B.
Reformatted for MM by CLM, HCPM52C

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