Shrimp Aguachile
Aguachile is a traditional Mexican dish that typically consists of raw shrimp that are "cooked" in a marinade made from lime juice and chili peppers.
Ingredients
- 4 limes juiced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 cloves garlic
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeno chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup cucumber seeded & diced (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1/2 large avocado pitted and cubed
- 1/2 tablespoon tajin
Instructions
- Juice the limes and lemon and combine them in a cup.
- To a blender or food processor add the garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, half the cucumber, half the citrus juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add the shrimp to a bowl. Pour on the remaining citrus juice and aguachile from the blender, then add the onions and remaining cucumber and stir to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Once the shrimp has "cooked", stir in the avocado. Sprinkle tajin over the top. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 356mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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