Karen's Skewered Shrimp Scampi Appetizer - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp (I used Florida Pink Shrimp, fresh not frozen, about 15 per pound )
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic ( peeled, finely grated (or minced) )
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 grates freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cups 2 cups sourdough bread cubes (1″ x ½” crusts removed )
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 medium garlic cloves ( peeled, sliced thinly )
• 1 teaspoon jalapeño (minced )
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup scallions (white & light greens, thinly sliced on the diagonal )
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves (lightly chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (lightly chopped)
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (I use organic )
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (lightly chopped (for garnish) )