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MARGARITA GRANITA WITH SPICY SHRIMP



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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

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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.

MARGARITA GRANITA



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Spoon granita into salt-rimmed glasses, cocktail style. Rub rims with a lime wedge (or dip in water); then dip in a shallow bowl of coarse salt.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Coarse salt
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cook 3 3/4 cups water and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in lime zest and juice, tequila, and orange juice. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Pour mixture into a shallow dish; cool, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze until set, 6 hours or overnight. Using the tines of a fork, scrape mixture until flakes form. Freeze (covered) until ready to serve. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 g

MARGARITA GRANITA



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     beverage

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons agave nectar
6 tablespoons tequila blanco (silver)
1 teaspoon grated lime peel

Steps:

  • Stir the water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Pour into medium bowl. Stir in the lime juice, agave nectar, tequila and lime peel. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer the mixture to a container; cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead and kept frozen.)
  • Freeze 4 margarita glasses for 1 hour. Scrape the granita into the frozen glasses and serve immediately.

MARGARITA GRANITA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons triple sec
6 tablespoons gold tequila
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
Additional sugar
Thin lime slices

Steps:

  • Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Pour into bowl. Add lime juice, lemon juice, triple sec, tequila and lime peel. Cover and freeze, scraping crystals with fork every hour until completely frozen into small crystals. Dip the rims of frozen margarita glasses into water then into a bowl with additional sugar. Scoop granita into glasses. Garnish with lime slices.

MARGARITA GRANITA



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Categories     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 3/4 cups water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
3 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lime zest and juice, tequila, orange juice, and salt.
  • Pour mixture into a 2-quart shallow nonreactive baking dish; let cool, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze until set, about 6 hours (or up to 1 day). Using the tines of a fork, scrape mixture until flakes form. Granita is best served immediately, but can be covered and frozen up to several hours. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
  • Fast freeze
  • Chilling the dish in the freezer before pouring in the lime mixture will help the granita freeze faster.
  • serving suggestion
  • Spoon granita into salt-rimmed glasses, cocktail style: Rub rims with a lime wedge (or dip in water), then dip in a shallow bowl of coarse salt.
  • nutrition information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 117
  • Fat: 0g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 0.1g

MARGARITA GRANITA



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Make and share this Margarita Granita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups margarita mix
1/4 cup tequila
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup pureed strawberry

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients. Pour into ice cream maker and follow directions for ice cream.
  • For Strawberry Margarita variation: Add 1/2 cup pureed strawberries.

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