Aguachile de Camarón

Vibrant aguachile: fresh shrimp 'cooked' in lime and serrano chile, with crisp cucumber and red onion.

Ingredients

• 250 grams Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup Fresh lime juice (about 10-12 limes)
• 3 pieces Fresh serrano chile, stemmed
• 1 piece Cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
• ½ piece Red onion, thinly julienned
• ¼ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 to taste Salt
• ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Prepare the shrimp: peel, devein, and cut in half lengthwise if large. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Juice 10-12 fresh limes into a glass bowl. Make sure no seeds fall in.
3. Finely chop 3 serrano chiles, stemmed (adjust quantity for desired heat). Add the chopped chiles to the lime juice.
4. Season the marinade with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
5. Submerge the shrimp in the lime and chile marinade, ensuring they are covered. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, until the shrimp turn opaque and pinkish.
6. Slice 1 cucumber thinly, removing seeds. Julienne ½ red onion thinly. Chop ¼ cup fresh cilantro.
7. Lightly drain the marinated shrimp. Serve in a shallow bowl or glasses, topping with cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Serve with tostadas.

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