Seared Scallops in Caper Brown Butter without lemon

1 lb dry large scallop (rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 6 pieces 2 tablespoons finely diced[...]

1/4 cup hoisin sauce * 2 tablespoons rice vinegar unseasoned 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil * 3/4 stick butter divided 1/4 cup shallot chopped * 1[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots , finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 tomato , chopped (or 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered) 2[...]