Scallops without sauce

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[...]

1 each onion 1 each green bell pepper 1 each sweet red bell pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil divided 1 1/2 pounds scallops 2 each garlic cloves minced 1 small[...]