Tangy Shrimp on the Barbie

This recipe I got from a good friend and neighbor, Chez Harris.  I believe he got this recipe from allrecipes.com. Total guess from the picture of the recipe that he sent me. I love this shrimp, especially skewered and cooked on the grill. Some times we make some tostones (fried plantain bananas) and some garlic cilantro pesto to go with it.  It's the perfect appetizer! It also pairs perfectly with a nice, juicy steak or on top of some Fettuccine Alfredo.  I changed a few things like smoked paprika instead of regular paprika and some cayenne pepper for some spice (can be omitted if you don't like spicy).


INGREDIENTS

2 teaspoons ground smoked paprika
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or ground red pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 lbs raw tiger shrimp, deveined and peeled, keep tale on


DIRECTIONS

1.  Put all ingredients, except shrimp, into a mixing bowl.  Mix well.
2.  Add shrimp and toss.
3.  Preheat grill and then turn on low.
4.  Brush a little bit of olive oil onto the grill to keep the shrimp from sticking.
5.  Skewer shrimp.  Usually about 5-6 per skewer works best.
6.  Grill shrimp on each side for about 3-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
7.  ENJOY!!!!!