Scallops with Snow Peas

1/2 pound snow peas
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sweet pepper, diced
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Trim the peas by cutting off the stem end.

Place them in a large skillet that has a tightly fitting cover and add the water and cook, covered, for 2 minutes or so. Take the cover off and cook for a minute or so more.

Add the sweet pepper, butter and oil. Stir in the scallops and saute over very high heat for 2 to 4 minutes. Serve at once.

Serves 4.

Nutritional Information per serving:
Calories: 157; Fat: 7.1 grams; Carbohydrate: 6.8 grams; Sodium: 300 mg; Cholesterol: 36 mg; Protein: 7 grams
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 low Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat; 1 Vegetable