Aguachile
Aguachile is a traditional Mexican dish that consists of fresh shrimp marinated in a spicy mixture of lime juice, chili peppers, and herbs. It is typically served cold and is a refreshing and zesty appetizer.
Nutrition
Calories: 220cal
Carbohydrate: 12g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
30 min Prep
0 Cook
30 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your shrimp. Using a sharp knife, butterfly each shrimp by slicing it open along its curved back. Remove any remaining veins or shells. Place the shrimp in a large bowl.
- Pour the fresh lime juice over the shrimp. Ensure all shrimp are submerged, as the lime juice will ‘cook’ them in a process called ceviche. Let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes, or until they turn opaque and white.
- While the shrimp are marinating, prepare the other ingredients. Thinly slice the jalapeño peppers, red onion, and cucumber. Chop the cilantro as well.
- Once the shrimp are ready, remove the bowl from the refrigerator. Add the sliced jalapeños, onion, cucumber, and chopped cilantro to the shrimp.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined. This step ensures even coating and mingling of flavors.
- Transfer the aguachile to a serving dish. Decoratively arrange the avocado slices on top. For extra tips, you can add some slices of radish or a sprinkle of chili flake for additional flavor and color.
- Serve immediately, chilled, alongside tortilla chips. The crunch from the chips pairs wonderfully with the fresh and spicy flavors of the aguachile.
