Aguachile Verde
Aguachile Verde with citrus-marinated shrimp, cucumber, marinated red onions, and lime-olive oil Verde sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber sliced and cut into half-moons ( regular cucumber can be used but peeled and seeded)
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
- 4 serranos or jalapeños stemmed, and seeds removed
- 1 pound medium or large raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and butterflied
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Avocado slices optional
Instructions
- Shell, clean, and devein the shrimp. Slice them in half lengthwise and place them in a bowl ( you can cut them into pieces if you prefer)
- Add garlic powder, salt, and 1/2 cup lime juice. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for 10 minutes in the fridge. (I give them a quick swirl after 5 minutes in the bowl to make sure the shrimp is covered with lime juice.
- In a food processor or blender, add serranos or jalapeños, olive oil, 1/2 cup lime juice, and cilantro...blend until smooth.
- Take the shrimp out of the refrigerator, and drain the lime juice. Add the sliced cucumber and sliced red onion to the shrimp.
- Pour the chile sauce all over the shrimp, cucumber, and onions, mix well.
- Cover again, and chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve on tostada shells, or with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
- Top with Avocado Slices
- Makes 4 servings
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