Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    Sweet bell peppers, red -- green, yellow or 1 o
                        & cut in 1" squares
   1      large         Sweet onion; halved -- cut in 1" cubes, lay
					
   2      tablespoons   Dry sherry/other white wine
   2      tablespoons   Light soy sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      Ground ginger
   1      teaspoon      Hot red pepper flakes -- or to taste, h red p
          to            taste (opt)
   2      cups          Fresh or thawed scallops -- about 10 ounces
     3/4  cup           Spicy tomato juice

Preparation:

1. Arrange all ingredients near stove. Prepare a large nonstick skillet or electric frying pan liberally with cooking spray. Arrange onion leaves in skillet in a single layer. Cook over medium heat just until onion begins to brown. 2. Combine all ingredients, except scallops, in skillet; cover, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens---4 or 5 minutes more. Stir in scallops, and cook just until heated through and coated with sauce. Serve with plain rice if desired.