Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Whisk paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended.
  2. Stir in shrimp and toss to evenly coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning once.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  4. Remove shrimp from marinade, drain excess, and discard marinade.
  5. Place shrimp on preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.