Savory Sauteed Scallops With Cherry Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh scallops
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
8 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup dry vermouth
3 tablespoons fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Pat scallops dry.
In skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and oil until very hot.
Add scallops; saute quickly until cooked.
(Probably no more than 3 minutes per side.) Remove scallops and keep warm.
Add tomatoes to skillet and add remaining ingredients.
Increase heat to high and cook quickly to thicken sauce.