Sea Scallops With Basil Sauce
["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"]
["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."]
["unsalted butter", "mushrooms", "shallots", "flour", "clam juice", "water", "whipping cream", "basil", "scallops", "salt"]