Garlic Shrimp

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

Directions:
- 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.
- 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 saute 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Add lemon juice and parsley. Serve immediately over grilled bread. Garnish, if desired.