This aguachile de camarón is so flavorful! The tender shrimp is marinated in a spicy, yet refreshing, lime and chile sauce to deliver a zesty appetizer that can be served along with tortilla chips or tostadas!
Slice each shrimp lengthwise from its head to its tail and remove the shell and legs.
Remove the heads and tails, then, using a toothpick, remove the black veins and discard them.
Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl and pour over the lime juice, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge for 20 minutes.
In a blender place cilantro (stems included), cucumber, jalapeño peppers, salt, and garlic.
Pour 1 cup of water then blend for 1 or 2 minutes at high speed to mix everything into a sauce.
Add cucumbers and onions to the bowl with shrimp and pour over the green chili sauce.
Toss well and adjust seasonings to taste. Leave it to rest for 10 minutes in the fridge then serve it with tortilla chips or tostadas.
Notes
The weight is before cleaning shrimps. After cleaning you'll end with about 10 oz/ 300g.
Don’t throw away the heads and tails of shrimp, they’re full of flavor! Wash them very well and use them to make a quick stock that you can use in soups, sauces, and stews.
Don’t feel like eating raw seafood? Briefly boil the shrimp after you’ve cleaned them, just a couple of minutes (2-3 max) or they will become tough. Then toss with lime juice and chili sauce.