Sweet and Herby Shrimp Marinade

Yours truly, Queenie Cuisine is back from her long hiatus, and I am back with a vengeance!  What a better time to cook then during Memorial Day weekend?  This marinade is a delicious combination of sweet  and spicy.  (not hot spicy,  but basil and oregano spicy)  In case you are wondering,  that is my husband's foot at the bottom right hand corner of the picture.  (I have yet to learn photoshop)      ENJOY!


1 lb raw shrimp
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup ground pepper
1 teaspoon basil (condiment)
1 tablespoon brown sugar

• Clean and devein shrimp, place in a bowl
• Mix together paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil and brown sugar, pour over shrimp and mix
• Cover and refrigerate for 2+ hours
• Turn shrimp over once to cover
• Grill for 5 minutes on each side, or until shrimp turns orange
• Serve immediately

-Queenie Cuisine