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Ingredients 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 teaspoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation 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.