1. In medium skillet, melt butter and cook red pepper over medium heat until crisp-tender.
2. Stir in uncooked rice, then golden onion soup mix thoroughly blended with water and lime juice.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook covered 5 minutes or until scallops are tender.
5. Serve, if desired, with freshly gound pepper.