Cognac Scallops With Lime Rice

Recipe Ingredients

4 cups	640g / 22oz	Cooked rice - may use more
		Grated peel of 1 lime
1/4 cup	59ml	Fresh lime juice - divided
2 tablespoons	30ml	Olive oil - divided
1		Red bell pepper - 1-in. Strips
6		Green onions - diag.1-in pcs.
1 tablespoon	15ml	Dry white wine
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Bay scallops
2 tablespoons	30ml	Cognac
2 teaspoons	10ml	Fresh tarragon - chopped
		Salt and pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Make Lime Rice: In large rice steamer or double boiler, over hot water, heat rice. Add lime rind and 2 tbs lime juice; stir; keep hot while preparing scallops.

Cook Scallops: In large skillet heat 1 tbs oil over medium heat; saute red peppers and green onions about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine; cook 3 more minutes; remove to small bowl. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in same pan over medium-high heat; add scallops, Cognac, 2 tbs lime juice and tarragon.

Cook about 2 minutes, shaking pan. Add red pepper-green onion mixture; cook 1 more minute. Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately with rice.

Source:
Betty Fussell

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