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Aguachile Shrimp

A refreshing Mexican dish featuring shrimp marinated in lime juice with chilies, cilantro, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
Marinade
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 4-6 limes
  • 2 medium jalapeños sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Vegetables
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with lime juice, jalapeños, cilantro, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Let the shrimp marinate for about 15 minutes until they turn opaque.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cucumber and red onion to the marinated shrimp and mix gently.
  2. Arrange the aguachile on a serving dish and top with avocado slices.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or tostadas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Aguachile can be adjusted to taste with more or less chili for spice preference.

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