Scallop Thermidor

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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

Recipe

• 1 heat a sauce pan to med high.
• 2 add olive oil to hot pan then sear scallops for 4 minutes on each side.
• 3 remove and keep warm.
• 4 saute onions and mushrooms on high heat, till browned and cooked though (keep heat on med-hi).
• 5 add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.
• 6 add vermouth, stir to get all brown bits off bottom, reduce heat.
• 7 when most of liquid has cooked off, add cream.
• 8 bring to a boil for 3 minutes.
• 9 turn off heat, leave pan on burner add cheese.
• 10 when cheese is melted, stir, add salt and pepper to taste and serve over scallops.