Scallops with juice

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 1/2 pounds scallops frresh or frozen 1 1/3 cups water 3 teaspoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 each peppercorns * 3 slices onion * 1/2 cup tarragon[...]

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons oleo 1 tablespoon oil 3/4 cup flour (approximately) 1 lb sea scallops or 1 lb bay scallop 1/4 cup gin (or less) or 3/4[...]