Seared Scallops with Lemon Orzo by mmorway

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SERVINGS

4 servings scale / convert

INGREDIENTS

Cooking spray
1/2 cup prechopped onion
1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. olive oil
1-1/2 lb. sea scallops
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in pasta, broth, wine, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and pasta is al dente. Stir in chopped chives and lemon juice. Keep warm.

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops evenly with salt and pepper. Add scallops to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with pasta mixture.

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