SPICED SCALLOPS WITH BALSAMIC-BRAISED RED CABBAGE

SPICED SCALLOPS WITH BALSAMIC-BRAISED RED CABBAGE image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp.unsalted butter,divided
or 3 tbsp of olive oil
1 lb red cabbage shredded
2 bay leaves
3/4 cup water,divided
3Tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided
1/tsp ground cumin
1/2tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 pinches ground cloves
11/2 lbs. large sea scallops
1tsp sea salt divided
1/2 tsp ground pepper divided

Steps:

1.Melt/Heat 2Tsp of butter or olive oil in 12 inch non stick skillet over med. heat. 2.Add cabbage, bay leaves 1/2 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper and toss till coated 3.Stir in 1/2 cup water & 2Tbsp vinegar and simmer, covered stirring for 10-15 min. 4. Mix together spices & remaining salt & pepper in a small bowl. 5. Pat scallops dry and season both sides with spices. 6. When cabbage is done remove it from pan and keep warm. Wipe out pan 7.Heat remaining butter or oil (I add a bit of butter to the oil) When foam subsides add scallops and cook till just cooked thru turning once, about 5 min. Add to cabbage. 8. Add remaining water & vinegar to pan and bring to boil stirring until slightly thickened.(1 to 2 min) Then pour over the sallops & cabbage.