Lightly salt and pepper the prepared scallops after patting dry.
Add the butter and olive oil to a large non-stick saute pan over high heat. Once it’s smoking, add the scallops. Don’t crowd the pan and work in two batches if necessary.
Sear the scallops for 2 minutes on each side, until the sides are golden and the centers are translucent. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
