Why you’ll love this recipe
Chilled shrimp in a fiery lime and serrano marinade with crisp cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
What you’ll need
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Aguachile Verde
Chilled shrimp in a fiery lime and serrano marinade with crisp cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
Habibi Recipes
Aguachile Verde
Prep Time25 Minutes
Cook Time10 Minutes
Serves4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb very fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 serrano chiles, stemmed
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Tostadas for serving
Instructions
- Butterfly the shrimp and poach them in simmering salted water for 60 to 90 seconds; chill immediately.
- Blend lime juice, serranos, cilantro, garlic, and a generous pinch of salt until vivid green.
- Arrange shrimp, cucumber, and red onion in a shallow serving dish.
- Pour the green chile mixture over everything and chill for 10 minutes.
- Taste and add more salt or lime as needed.
- Top with avocado and serve at once with crisp tostadas.