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Fresh Aguachile Verde with raw shrimp, green chili-lime sauce, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro, served on a rustic plate, styled for Mexican cuisine photography

Aguachile Verde

A zesty and refreshing Mexican shrimp dish made with raw shrimp marinated in lime, green chilies, cucumber, and cilantro. Perfect for seafood lovers and easy to prepare in minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Serving Plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3-4 green chilies Serrano or jalapeño, chopped
  • 1 small cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: avocado slices tostadas for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place raw shrimp in a mixing bowl and cover with lime juice. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes until slightly “cooked” by the citrus.
  • In a blender, combine green chilies, cilantro, and a pinch of salt to make the green sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
  • Add sliced cucumber and red onion; mix gently.
  • Serve immediately on a plate or tostadas. Optional: garnish with avocado slices.

Notes

  • For a milder version, remove the seeds from the chilies or reduce their amount.
  • Best served fresh; avoid storing for more than a few hours.
 
Keyword Aguachile Verde, ceviche, spicy shrimp, green chili shrimp, Mexican shrimp recipe