This deliciously easy recipe for grilled shrimp includes a fresh garlic, lemon, and Italian herb marinade with paprika for an enhanced smoky flavor.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
336 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Remove shrimp from marinade, drain excess, and discard marinade.
Step 4
Place shrimp on preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons ground paprika
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, or to taste
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined