Aguachile de Camarón

This aguachile de camarón is so flavorful! The tender shrimp is marinated in a spicy, yet refreshing, lime and chile sauce to deliver a zesty appetizer that can be served along with tortilla chips or tostadas!

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Slice each shrimp lengthwise from its head to its tail and remove the shell and legs.
2. 2Remove the heads and tails, then, using a toothpick, remove the black veins and discard them.
3. 3Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl and pour over the lime juice, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
4. 4Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge for 20 minutes.
5. 5In a blender place cilantro (stems included), cucumber, jalapeño peppers, salt, and garlic.
6. 6Pour 1 cup of water then blend for 1 or 2 minutes at high speed to mix everything into a sauce.
7. 7Add cucumbers and onions to the bowl with shrimp and pour over the green chili sauce.
8. 8Toss well and adjust seasonings to taste. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes in the fridge then serve it with tortilla chips or tostadas.