Scallops without pimento sake

1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons shallots sliced 1/2 tablespoon tarragon chopped 1 dash white pepper * 1 dash nutmeg * 1 bunch asparagus * 1/4 cup white wine[...]

36 each bay scallops * 1 cup lemon juice or more if need 36 each mussels cleaned and de-bearded * 36 each asparagus * 1 each boston lettuce * 1 teaspoon[...]