Grilled Shrimp Skewers

• 10 ml paprika
• 30 ml fresh garlic, pressed
• 10 ml Italian seasoning
• 10 ml basil
• 28 g brown sugar
• 3 ml black pepper
• 54 g olive oil
• 30 ml lemon juice
• 907 g medium shrimp, deveined (can be shell-on or peeled; shell-on will taste juicier)
• Melted butter, optional, for basting while cooking

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1. Marinade

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   Combine all ingredients except the shrimp and melted butter in a large resealable bag. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours (not longer, or the shrimp will become rubbery). Place wooden skewers in a bowl of water to prevent them from burning during cooking.

2. Grilling

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   Remove the shrimp from the marinade and thread them onto skewers. Grill over medium heat for 3 minutes on one side, flip, and finish cooking on the other side (likely for just a minute or less). You can baste the shrimp with melted butter during cooking or just before serving, if desired. The total grilling time will depend on the size of your shrimp, but cooking most of it on one side will ensure beautiful grill marks and colour! Serve and enjoy right away.