Scallop Thermidor - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 large sea scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup very sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Heat a sauce pan to med high.
Add olive oil to hot pan then sear scallops for 4 minutes on each side.
Remove and keep warm.
Saute onions and mushrooms on high heat, till browned and cooked though (keep heat on med-hi).
Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.
Add vermouth, stir to get all brown bits off bottom, reduce heat.
When most of liquid has cooked off, add cream.
Bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
Turn off heat, leave pan on burner add cheese.
When cheese is melted, stir, add salt and pepper to taste and serve over scallops.