Aguachile

Name: Aguachile
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined and butterflied; 1.25 cups fresh squeezed lime juice; 4 fresh serrano chiles; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1.5 teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced; 1 cucumber, sliced

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I first tried aguachile when I was visiting Ajijic in Jalisco, Mexico. Ajijic is a quaint town next to Chapala Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. I fell in love with this spicy, cold dish, made with freshly caught shrimp marinated in a serrano-lime juice mixture and topped with fresh red onions, avocados, and cucumbers. This will keep for up to two days in the refrigerator but is best served within one hour. Serve it with tostadas on the side and an optional ice-cold Mexican beer to tame down the heat.

Submitted by Yoly

Updated on November 15, 2023

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and butterflied
1 ¼ cups freshly squeezed lime juice
4 fresh serrano chiles, stemmed
⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 cucumber, sliced

Directions

Divide shrimp onto two shallow plates.
Blend lime juice, chiles, cilantro leaves and stems, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Pour 1/2 of the mixture over each plate of shrimp.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator until shrimp turn opaque and white, 15 to 25 minutes.
To serve, top each plate with red onion and avocado. Place cucumber around the edges. Sprinkle with remaining salt.

Recipe Tip

This dish is meant to be very spicy. Adjust the heat level by using more or fewer serrano chiles.

Editor's Note:

Consuming raw seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

481	Calories
19g	Fat
33g	Carbs
50g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 481
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 345mg	115%
Sodium 2099mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 50g	101%
Vitamin C 75mg	83%
Calcium 190mg	15%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1422mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.