GRILLED GARLIC AND HERB SHRIMP

Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp image

My dad gave me this recipe, and every time I make it I have people begging me for the recipe.

Provided by berly15216

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground paprika
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 345.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 400.8 mg, Sugar 7 g