Scallops with Red Pepper Sauce
1 large red bell pepper, cut into fourths
1/8 tsp salt
10 drops red pepper sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup fat free plain yogurt
1 lb bay scallops
1/4 cup sliced green onions (3 medium)
Place a steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan
or skillet (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place
bell pepper in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce
heat. Steam 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Place bell pepper,
salt, pepper sauce and garlic in a blender or food processor.
Cover and blend on medium speed, or process, until almost smooth.
Heat blended mixture in 1 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring
occasionally, until hot; remove from heat. Gradually stir in yogurt;
keep warm. Spray a 10" nonstick skillet with non stick cooking spray;
heat over medium high heat. Add scallops and onions; stir fry 4-5
minutes or until scallops are white in center. Serve sauce with scallops.
Serves 4