grilled garlic and herb shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons ground paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning blend
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 2 pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• whisk the paprika, garlic, italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. stir in the shrimp, and toss to evenly coat with the marinade. cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning once.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
• remove shrimp from marinade, drain excess, and discard marinade.
• place shrimp on preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. serve immediately.