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Aguachile

Aguachile is a refreshing Mexican dish that features shrimp marinated in lime juice, accompanied by crunchy cucumbers, red onions, and serrano peppers for a vibrant and zesty experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1-2 serrano peppers sliced (adjust for spice level)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Tostadas or tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving platter
  • Citrus juicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl.
  2. Pour the fresh lime juice over the shrimp and add a pinch of salt. Allow this to sit for about 15 minutes.
  3. Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce with any remaining lime juice.
  5. Once the shrimp are opaque, mix them with the sliced cucumber, red onion, and serrano peppers.
  6. Fold in the chopped cilantro and drizzle the dressing over the mixture.
  7. Give the Aguachile a taste and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed.
  8. Transfer the Aguachile to a serving platter and enjoy with tostadas or tortilla chips.

Notes

For the best flavor, serve Aguachile immediately after preparation while the shrimp is fresh.