– 1 lb. (0.4 kg) jumbo natural scallops
– salt
– ground black pepper
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon melted butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
– 1/4 cup water
– 2 tablespoons white wine or Japanese cooking sake, optional
– 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– salt to taste
– 1 teaspoon chopped parsley leaves
– 1 slice lemon wedges, quartered, for garnishing, optional