Red Aguachile
A vibrant, spicy Mexican shrimp dish where fresh shrimp are 'cooked' in a tangy lime and chili sauce, served with creamy avocado, crisp onion, and cilantro.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup chili sauce (like Cholula or your favorite hot sauce)
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Butterfly the 1 lb shrimp by slicing along the back, keeping the tail on. Place in a shallow dish.
- 2
In a bowl, mix 0.5 cup lime juice, 0.25 cup chili sauce, and 0.5 tsp salt. Pour over shrimp, ensuring they are submerged.
- 3
Let shrimp marinate in the fridge for 15-20 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque.
- 4
Arrange the shrimp on a platter, spooning extra marinade over the top.
- 5
Top with 0.5 sliced red onion, 1 sliced avocado, and 0.25 cup cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Shallow dish
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
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