PAN SEARED SCALLOPS, SMOKED BACON AND CRAB SLAW

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Smoked Bacon and Crab Slaw

½ c. mayonnaise

¼ c. ketchup

1 Tbs. each of the following: whole grain mustard, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, fresh squeezed; roasted garlic, puréed parsley, minced; hot sauce, apple cider vinegar

Mix all above ingredients until everything is incorporated.

1 head Napa cabbage, shredded

¼ head red cabbage, shredded

½ carrot, peeled and shaved

¼ red pepper, small dice

Fold cabbages and vegetables into mayonnaise mixture.

¼ lb. smoked bacon lardons, cooked

¼ lb. lump crabmeat, shells removed

Fold bacon and crabmeat into slaw mixture.

1 Tbs. olive oil or vegetable oil

1 tsp. salt and pepper mixture

1½ lb. large sea scallops, approx. 12

1. Heat a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat until very hot and add the olive oil. Season scallops lightly with salt and pepper. When oil...