Shrimp Aguachile
A bright, spicy Mexican-style shrimp dish with cucumber, lime, and chili. Quick to make and full of fresh flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 24g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 medium cucumber
- 3 medium lime
- 2 medium serrano chili
- ½ medium red onion
- ½ cup cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Peel and devein the 1 lb shrimp, then slice them in half lengthwise. Place in a bowl and cover with the juice of 3 limes and 1 tsp salt. Let sit for 10 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- 2
Thinly slice the 1 cucumber and 0.5 red onion. Add to the shrimp along with the 2 serrano chilies (sliced) and 0.5 cup cilantro leaves. Toss to combine.
- 3
Serve immediately, spooning extra lime juice over the top. Add more chili if you like it spicier.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- knife
- mixing bowl
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