MARGARITA GRANITA WITH SPICY SHRIMP

Margarita Granita with Spicy Shrimp image

While tinkering and tuning up recipes for my spring menu, I came up with a snazzy little appetizer that's perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It features two favorites: shrimp and margaritas! -Nancy Buchanan, Costa Mesa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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., 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., 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., 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., Stir granita with a fork just before serving; spoon into small glasses. Top with remaining lime zest; serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.