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Authentic Mexican Aguachile Verde Recipe

Belinda Gonzalez
Aguachile Verde is a vibrant Mexican seafood dish featuring shrimp cured in tangy lime juice and blended with spicy green chilies, cilantro, cucumbers, and garlic. Perfect as a refreshing appetizer or meal during warm summer days!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 Limes Fresh Lime Juice See notes
  • 5 Lemons Fresh Lemon juice
  • 1 Small Red onion, sliced
  • 1 Habanero, optional
  • 1-3 Serranos see notes
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro
  • 4 Persian Cucumbers Sliced See notes
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • Salt To Taste
  • Pepper To Taste
  • Tostada For serving optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Shrimp:
    Peel, devein, and rinse shrimp under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Marinate Shrimp:
    In a bowl, combine shrimp with lime and lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Make Aguachile Sauce:
    Transfer marinade juices (set shrimp aside) to a blender. Add cilantro leaves, serrano peppers, habanero (if using), one Persian cucumber, garlic clove, and a quarter of the sliced onion. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Combine:
    Pour the sauce over shrimp, mixing gently until evenly coated.
  • Garnish and Serve:
    Top with remaining sliced red onions and Persian cucumbers. Chill briefly, then serve cold with crispy tostadas.

Notes

(Important Tips)

 
  • Citrus Juice: 
Combining lemons and limes balances the dish, but you can use only one type if preferred. You’ll need about 1⅓ cups total.
 
  • Adjusting Spice Level:
For less heat, omit habanero and remove seeds and veins from Serrano peppers.
 
  • Cucumber Choice:
Persian cucumbers provide crunch and mild flavor. Regular cucumbers also work perfectly.
Keyword aguachile verde, aguachiles, Aguachiles Verdes, aguafresca, Mexican Seafood, Shrimp, Shrimp Aguachiles, Spicy shrimp
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