1. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add the scallops to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet and stir well to combine.

6. Return the scallops to the skillet and toss them in the lemon garlic sauce for about 1 minute until they are coated.

7. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the scallops and give it a final toss.

8. Remove from heat and serve immediately. You can garnish with extra lemon zest or parsley if desired.

9. Enjoy your delicious keto-friendly Lemon Garlic Scallops!