Pan-Seared Scallops

Directions

1. 1
   Heat skillet on medium heat.
2. 2
   Fry bacon until fat renders.
3. 3
   Add shallot; cook until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Raise heat to medium high; add cream sherry.
5. 5
   Cook stiring 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Add apple juice and vinegar; cook 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer to bowl; keep warm.
8. 8
   Wipe out skillet; heat 3 tbsp butter in skillet on medium high heat.
9. 9
   Season scallops with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Cook scallops until golden brown on bottom, 3 minutes; turn.
11. 11
    Cook 4 minutes.
12. 12
    Transfer scallops to platter.
13. 13
    Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in skillet.
14. 14
    Spoon butter over scallops.
15. 15
    Put spinach in a bowl.
16. 16
    Pour reserved bacon mixture into skillet; heat just to boil on medium high heat.
17. 17
    Set aside to cool 1 minute.
18. 18
    Add half bacon mixture to spinach; toss.
19. 19
    Place spinach leaves around scallops on platter; drizzel remaining bacon mixture on scallops.