Ingredients
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2 teaspoons ground paprika
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2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, or to taste
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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¼ cup olive oil
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
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2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
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2 pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
Directions
- Whisk paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Stir in 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.
