Garlic Shrimp

By á-5050

Ingredients

• 8 fresh Texas toast bread slices
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled, large raw shrimp (2 0/25 count)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tablespoons jarred minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots or sweet onion
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Garnish: lemon zest

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to 300° to 350° (medium) heat. Drizzle 1 side of bread slices with 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Grill bread slices 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Cut bread slices into triangles. Place on a serving platter.
2. Devein shrimp, if desired. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt butter with remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp, thyme, and next 2 ingredients, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice and parsley. Serve immediately over grilled bread. Garnish, if desired.