SPICED SCALLOPS WITH BALSAMIC-BRAISED RED CABBAGE

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.