Gingered Scallop, Shrimp & Snow Peas

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 lb bay scallop, patted dry-lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, cleaned and peeled lightly seasoned with
• salt and pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cups snow peas, strings removed and cut in half on the diagonal (1/2 lb.)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil (to taste)
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
• soy sauce
• fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Add ginger, garlic, scallops & shrimp and sauté just until firm and opaque in the center, 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer to a plate.

4. 4

   Cook onions, peppers, sugar and snow peas in 1 tablespoon olive oil till tender crisp.

5. 5

   Add scallops and shrimp back to pan for 2 more minutes.

6. 6

   Season with sesame oil and soy sauce.

7. 7

   Plate over jasmine rice and top with toasted almonds.

8. 8

   Garnish with Cilantro.