Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp

2 teaspoons ground paprika

2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, or to taste

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

¼ cup olive oil

½ 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

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.

Prep Time: 10 min   Cook Time: 5 min   Total Time: 2 hrs

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