- 12 ounces sea scallops, halved if very large
- 3/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 x 1/4-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla) or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- Combine scallops, coconut milk, red bell pepper and ginger in heavy medium saucepan. Bring just to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until scallops are just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Mix in lime juice, fish sauce and green onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.