- 12 fresh scallops, shelled and corals removed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- squeeze lemon juice
- Wash the scallops carefully and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Place the scallops in a mixing bowl and mix with the olive oil, crushed garlic and chopped fresh parsley.
- Chill the prepared scallops in the fridge for about half an hour.
- When you are ready to cook the scallops, heat a large frying pan until it's extremely hot, and, just before cooking, lower the heat.
- Place the prepared scallops in the hot pan and cook for a minute and a half on both sides.
- Serve at once with a squeeze of lemon juice.