Sea Scallops With Sweet Peppers and Snow Peas

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 sweet red pepper , cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/4 pound snow pea s, trimmed and rinsed

1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 1/4 pounds sea scallop s, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

4 tablespoons shallot s or scallions, chopped fine

3 tablespoons Ricard or any other anise -flavored liqueur

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

4 tablespoons fresh coriander or fresh basil, chopped coarse