1 carrot, peeled, quartered

1 shallot, quartered

1 (2-inch) piece ginger root, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, halved

1 C. fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 C. dry white wine

1 T. vegetable oil

1 pound sea scallops

1/8 tsp. salt

 Freshly ground pepper

 Chopped chives

 

Combine carrot, shallot, ginger, garlic, broth and wine in a medium saucepan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 12 minutes, or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Strain; discard vegetables and reserve liquid. Pat scallops dry with paper towel. Heat oil in non-stick skillet that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray over medium-high heat. Place scallops in single layer in skillet; cook until golden brown on bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn scallops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2 minutes or until second side is lightly golden; reduce heat to low. Pour reserved liquid over scallops. Simmer 1 minute, or until scallops are done, stirring up any browned particles into sauce and spooning sauce over scallops. Arrange scallops in deep platter; spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with chives.