Aguachile de camarón

Ingredientes

• 1 lb raw shrimp (read notes)
• 1/2 large cucumber (peeled and cut into half-moons)
• 1/2 medium onion (thinly sliced)
• 5 limes (juice)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 large cucumber (peeled and cut into chunks)
• 1 small bunch of cilantro
• 1 garlic clove (peeled)
• 1-2 jalapeño peppers (chopped)
• 1 cup water

Preparación

1. 1

   Slice each shrimp lengthwise from its head to its tail and remove the shell and legs.

2. 2

   Remove the heads and tails, then, using a toothpick, remove the black veins and discard them.

3. 3

   Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl and pour over the lime juice, season with salt and pepper and mix well.

4. 4

   Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   In a blender place cilantro (stems included), cucumber, jalapeño peppers, salt, and garlic.

6. 6

   Pour 1 cup of water then blend for 1 or 2 minutes at high speed to mix everything into a sauce.

7. 7

   Add cucumbers and onions to the bowl with shrimp and pour over the green chili sauce.

8. 8

   Toss well and adjust seasonings to taste. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes in the fridge then serve it with tortilla chips or tostadas.