Description
Indulge in the zesty and spicy flavors of this refreshing Spicy Aguachile Delight. This Mexican-inspired dish features tender shrimp marinated in a citrusy blend of lime juice, cilantro, and chilies, topped with creamy avocado slices. Perfect for a light and flavorful appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinade:
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2–3 serrano or jalapeño peppers, stemmed (seeds optional for less heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
For Serving:
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Tostadas or tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a blender, combine lime juice, water, chilies, cilantro, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Marinate Shrimp: Pour marinade over shrimp in a bowl. Let marinate in the fridge until shrimp turn opaque and pink.
- Add Veggies: Mix in onion and cucumber. Chill for additional time if desired.
- Serve: Top with avocado and extra cilantro. Enjoy with tostadas or chips.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by using fewer chilies or removing the seeds.
- For extra crunch, add thinly sliced radishes.
- Serve immediately for freshest flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (marinate time only)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
