Aguachile Recipe (Mexican Shrimp Ceviche)
Aguachile Recipe (Mexican Shrimp Ceviche) is a light and refreshing dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh shrimp, zesty lime juice, and spicy chilies. This delightful ceviche is perfect for summer gatherings, beach parties, or a quick weeknight meal. With its bold combination of ingredients, each bite delivers a satisfying explosion of flavor that’s both invigorating and healthy. Plus, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal option for last-minute entertaining or a deliciously simple dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, halved)
- 1 cup lime juice (about 3–4 large limes)
- Salt to taste
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon jugo maggi or soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large jalapeño pepper (chopped)
- 1 medium cucumber (peeled and sliced)
- Spicy chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp with lime juice and salt; let marinate for about 15 minutes until opaque.
- While marinating, slice red onion, chop garlic and peppers, and prepare cucumber.
- In another bowl, mix reserved lime juice with vinegar, jugo maggi or soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Drain excess marinade from shrimp; combine with the mixed marinade and sliced onion.
- Serve garnished with cucumber slices and spicy chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg