Aguachile
Cool down on a hot day with some aguachile and a pitcher of Margaritas. Here is a refreshing and flavorful dish where the hot peppers are tempered by a splash of coconut milk.
Ingredients for 4 portions
- 1/2 kilo or 1 lb of raw medium sized shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied
- 8 to 10 juicy limes
- 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 clove of garlic
- 10 stems of cilantro with leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 or 2 whole jalapeno peppers
- 2 tablespoons of coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnishes
- Thinly sliced cucumbers, radishes, and jalapenos
- Small avocado cubes
- Small pineapple cubes
- Cilantro leaves
Directions
- Prepare and clean the shrimp thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze the limes and strain the juice.
- Pour half of the lime juice over the shrimp to cover entirely and place in the fridge for 1/2 hour.
- Blend the remaining lime juice in a blender or food processor with cilantro, jalapenos, garlic clove, and coconut milk.
- Once the shrimp are opaque, mix everything together and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
- Add the sliced red onions and optional garnishes to taste.
- Serve with tortilla chips or fried corn tortillas.