Pan Seared Scallops with Cider Shallot Reduction and Cabbage Slaw - CSA|365

Ingredients

• 1/2 cabbage, shredded
• kosher salt
• 1 small carrot, grated
• Minced and seeded jalapeño pepper (optional)
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 generous tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Sugar, honey, or agave nectar (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup cider
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 small shallot (maybe 2 tbsp minced)
• Rendered bacon fat, or equal parts olive oil/butter
• Scallops, coral removed (little tough muscle on the side), rinsed and patted dry, seasoned with salt and pepper as desired