Prepare the scallops

• Pat the scallops dry with paper towel.
• Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Sear the scallops

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over high heat.
• Add the scallops and sear undisturbed until golden on the bottom.
• Flip and sear the other side until just cooked through.

Add garlic butter

• Lower the heat and add the butter and garlic.
• Spoon the foaming garlic butter over the scallops.

Finish and serve

• Squeeze lemon juice over the scallops and sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges.