Margarita Granita With Spicy Shrimp Recipe

Name: Margarita Granita With Spicy Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup lime juice; 3 tablespoons tequila; 3 tablespoons Triple Sec; 4-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 16 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons Triple Sec
4-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
16 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec and 3 teaspoons lime zest.
2
Transfer to an 11x7-in. dish; cool to room temperature. Freeze 1 hour; stir with a fork. Freeze 4-5 hours longer or until completely frozen, stirring every 30 minutes.
3
In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, oregano, salt and chipotle pepper; add shrimp, tossing to coat. Thread shrimp onto eight soaked wooden appetizer skewers.
4
Lightly oil grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
5
Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into small glasses. Top with remaining lime zest; serve with shrimp.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup lime juice, 3 tablespoons tequila, and more.

Yes, Margarita Granita With Spicy Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Margarita Granita With Spicy Shrimp

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