AGUACHILE DE CAMARóN (SHRIMP COOKED IN LIME AND CHILE)
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other Mexican classics, check out the video classes.
Provided by Sergio Remolina
Categories Shellfish No-Cook Lunch Seafood Shrimp Cucumber Healthy Lime Juice Chile Pepper Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the cucumber into thin rectangular slices, about 3 inches long, and divide among 4 small plates.
- Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tail intact but discarding the head. Arrange the shrimp on top of the cucumber slices, sprinkle with salt, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours.
- In a blender, combine the lime juice, olive oil, chiles, and 1/4 cup of cold water. Process until smooth then season to taste with salt.
- Just before serving, drizzle the shrimp with the lime-chile sauce and serve immediately.
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BB Mehraf
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I would definitely recommend it.
Anjan Yadav
[email protected]I've made this aguachile several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to make for a crowd.
Eli's Mom
[email protected]I made this aguachile for my family and they all loved it. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.
Aj Boy
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.
Dani Holland
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I thought I'd try this recipe anyway. I was surprised at how much I liked it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful, but not too spicy.
MD Hakim
[email protected]The aguachile was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
phemmighty concept
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. I would definitely recommend it.
Ramkumargupta Gupta
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like the aguachile, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was light and refreshing, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.
Muhammad Ibrahim
[email protected]The aguachile was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Ruben Lomeli
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
RK BOS
[email protected]I've made this aguachile several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.
Rach Fischer
[email protected]This is the best aguachile recipe I've ever tried. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.
Alinuswe Mwambetania
[email protected]I made this aguachile for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Face Boy_H
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I thought I'd try this recipe anyway. I was surprised at how much I liked it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Yasir Bashir
[email protected]The aguachile was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chile.
Sania Yasir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the aguachile turned out great. The shrimp were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Favorite 1
[email protected]This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm craving something light and healthy. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Alex Robertson
[email protected]I made this aguachile for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the shrimp.
Hana Ahmed
[email protected]The aguachile was a refreshing and flavorful dish. The shrimp cooked perfectly in the lime juice and chile, and the cucumber and onion added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.