The flavors of ceviche and shrimp cocktail, together at last

Growing up North Carolina where seafood is plentiful, I tended to take shrimp in summer for granted. It — and all seafood, for that matter — was just a delicious part of life.

And even though I moved away, I've never lost my taste for summer seafood, particularly shrimp. It is one of my favorite foods to grill. And, as it turns out, shrimp — like chicken — is a culinary chameleon that shines in so many different preparations with flavors from around the world.

In summer, my favorite flavors to pair with shrimp come from Mexico and the Tex-Mex cuisine of Texas. My recipe for grilled shrimp margarita leans more toward the Tex-Mex style and is a cross between a ceviche and seafood cocktail.