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Aguachile Shrimp

A refreshing Mexican dish featuring marinated shrimp in a spicy lime sauce, typically served with cucumber and avocado.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
Marinade
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 4-6 limes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Vegetables
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with lime juice, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly.
Marinate
  1. Cover the bowl and let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes, until they turn opaque.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Once marinated, add the sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro to the shrimp mixture. Toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Arrange the aguachile on a serving platter and top with avocado slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Aguachile can be served with tortilla chips for added crunch.

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