Scallops with asparagus

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[...]

5 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), halved, thickly sliced crosswise 4 garlic cloves, minced 24[...]

4 each potatoes 1 pound bay scallops fresh 1 cup asparagus strips 1/2 each sweet bell pepper 2 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced 2 teaspoons[...]