Garlic Shrimp

Name: Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 fresh Texas toast thick bread, slices; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 lbs 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 2 tablespoons sweet onions; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; lemon zest

Submitted by Barenakedchef

"These were amazing! Buttery, garlicky shrimps atop garlic bread. Perfection. Source: Southern Living"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 10

ingredients

8 fresh Texas toast thick bread, slices
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs 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 2 tablespoons sweet onions
¹⁄₃ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Garnish
lemon zest

directions

1. Preheat grill to 300° to 350° (medium) heat. Drizzle 1 side of bread slices with 3 tablespoons 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 tablespoons 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.