Sea Scallops With Basil Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. shallots, minced
2 Tbsp. dry vermouth
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. bottled clam juice
1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. water
1/4 c. whipping cream
12 large fresh basil leaves
10 large sea scallops
1/2 tsp. each: salt and pepper

Preparation

Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced mushrooms and minced shallots.
Saute until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in dry vermouth; simmer 1 minute. Mix in flour.
Add clam juice and 1/4 cup water.
Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
Whisk in whipping cream. Puree basil leaves and sauce in blender until smooth.