Shrimp aguachile (Spicy Mexican ceviche)
Ingredients
Utensils
cutting board, knife, 2 bowls (small), plate, blender
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Step 1/ 4
- 1 red onion
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 mini cucumbers
- salt
- cutting board
- knife
- 2 bowls (small)
Peel red onion, halve, and thinly slice. Add to a bowl with the white wine vinegar and set aside to give it a quick pickle. Slice mini cucumbers and add to another bowl. Season with salt, toss, and set aside.
Step 2/ 4
- 100 g shrimp
- salt
- plate
Peel and clean shrimp and rinse with cold water. Halve the shrimp and transfer to a plate. Salt well and transfer to the fridge.
Step 3/ 4
- 4 limes
- 40 g cilantro
- 2 green chilis
- salt
- 2 tbsp water
- blender
Roll limes firmly to help them release the juices, then halve and juice them. Add lime juice to a blender with the herbs (setting some cilantro aside for garnish), green chilis, salt, and a little water and blend until smooth. Pour the liquid mixture directly over the chilled shrimp and let chill again in the fridge for approx. 30 min.
Step 4/ 4
- flaky sea salt (for serving)
- chili flakes (for garnish)
- olive oil (for serving)
Top shrimp aguachile with cucumbers and pickled onions. Garnish with flaky sea salt, chili flakes, olive oil, and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Enjoy your meal!
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