Aguachile de Camaron
Aguachile de Camaron is a refreshing dish of shrimps, green chiles, cilantro, and lime. Dive into this zesty Mexican delight!
Servings: 4
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound large raw shrimp
- 1 jalapeño rinsed
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro rinsed
- 6 limes juiced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced or cubed
- 2 tablespoon water
- salt and pepper to taste
- tostadas or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Add the jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and water to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
- Peel and devien shrimp and rinse under cold water. Using a knife, cut the shrimp lengthwise to butterfly.
- Add the shrimp to a large casserole and top with the aguachile sauce.Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the onions, cucumbers and avocado slices. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 6-10 minutes and immediately serve with tostadas or chips.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
One pound of large jumbo shrimp serves 4 people as an appetizer and 2-3 people as a light dinner.
Spiciness
To make this dish spicier, use serrano or habanero peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 4 | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 484IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg