Aguachile Recipe

Name: Aguachile Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed) ( or sub scallops- see notes); 1-2 large limes; generous pinch salt; ——; ¼ of a red onion, very thinly sliced ( use a mandolin); splash white vinegar ( optional, to brighten color); water to cover; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice ( 2-3 limes) ( see notes); 1 garlic clove; 1 cup cilantro, packed (half of a large bunch) tender stems OK; 2 jalapeños, sliced in half lengthwise; 1 serrano chili, sliced in half lengthwise ( optional for extra spicy); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups sliced Turkish or English cucumber; avocado slices; radish slices; drizzle olive oil; cilantro leaves; tortilla chips or mini tostadas

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

An authentic Aguachile Recipe with Shrimp! Similar to ceviche, shrimp is sliced in half, and cooked in a mixture of lime juice, chiles and cilantro. A flavorful, simple and delicious appetizer! Serve with cucumber, avocado and tortilla chips.

Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:43:19 GMT