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Peppers and Scallops and Pasta Recipe

Peppers are healthy, full of vitamin C and this recipe is a delicious way to get the most from the ocean and the garden!

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil or olive oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced sweet red or yellow peppers
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green bell peppers
  • 1 cup thinly soiced onions
  • 1 lb sea scallops – medium to large
  • 1 tsp seasme oil
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

Procedure:

  1. Bring a larg pot of water to boil and add pasta, cooking according to the package directions until tender; drain and set aside.
  2. Heat peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat. (Peanut oil tolerates the heat better than olive oil, but if allergies are a concern, use a frying type olive oil)  Let the oil heat for one minute.
  3. Stir-fry peppers and onions until just cooked, about 5 minutes.  Remove vegetables; set aside.
  4. Stir-fry scallops, 3 minutes.  Return vegetables to the wok and toss with scallops.  Add sesame oul and soy sauce.  Toss , cover and cook bout 2 minutes.  Serve while hot, over angel hair pasta.