Title: Cognac scallops with lime rice
 Categories: Seafood, Main dish
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      4 c  Cooked rice; may use more
           Grated peel of 1 lime
    1/4 c  Fresh lime juice; divided
      2 tb Olive oil; divided
      1    Red bell pepper; 1-in.
           -strips
      6    Green onions; diag.1-in pcs.
      1 tb Dry white wine
      1 lb Bay scallops
      2 tb Cognac
      2 ts Fresh tarragon; chopped
           Salt and pepper; to taste
 
  Make Lime Rice: In large rice steamer or double boiler, over hot
  water, heat rice. Add lime rind and 2 T. lime juice; stir; keep hot
  while preparing scallops. Cook Scallops: In large skillet heat 1 T.
  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 T. 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.