Grilled Shrimp Seasoning

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Seasoning:
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper use 1/4 if sensitive to spice

For Grilling:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice from about 1/2 small lemon
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (use jumbo, 15-18 count shrimp to cook directly on the grill without skewers; if using smaller shrimp, skewer then cook for less time)
Canola or vegetable oil for the grill

Directions

Preheat an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill to high. To cook the shrimp in the oven, preheat the broiler. If broiling, line a sheet pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the seasoning ingredients: garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and cayenne. Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice and stir into a paste.

Add the shrimp and toss to coat. If using smaller shrimp, thread them on metal skewers or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 1 hour. Brush the grill or grill pan with canola oil. Grill or broil the shrimp, just until pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once half way through (discard the extra liquid/spices that is left at the bottom of the bowl). Serve immediately.