Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    sweet bell peppers -- red, green, yellow
                        -- chopped into 1-inch chunks
   1      large         sweet onion; halved -- cut in 1" cubes
   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
   2      cups          fresh or thawed scallops
     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. 3. Stir in scallops, and cook just until heated through and coated with sauce. 4. Serve with plain rice if desired.