Scallops in Pepper Sauce with garlic

1 1/2 lbs sea scallops 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine 3/4 cup finely chopped sweet pepper (red or yellow is pretty) 1/2 cup chopped onion 2[...]

6 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2[...]

1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/3 cup light stock 1 lb scallops , shelled and cleaned, roe attached if possible 1/2 garlic clove , finely chopped 3 tablespoons rice[...]