The Ultimate No-Cook Meal: Aguachile Verde

August 13, 2024

Sinaloa's signature dish, aguachile, means "chile water." Although the aguachile we think of now is a cousin of ceviche, consisting of seafood quickly cured in a bright green salsa, the original version of the dish wasn't even green. The OG aguachile was all about the chile — chiltepín, to be specific. We've included some ground chiltepín (a tiny round pepper that grows wild in Sinaloa) in this recipe as an ode to the original, but not to worry if you can't find it; you'll still be left with a super refreshing, bright dish of fresh shrimp marinated in a vibrant, spicy green sauce. Perfect for those "que calor" days when you need something light yet satisfying.

Aguachile Verde

Daniel Klein

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Ingredients

For the Salsa Verde

½ cucumber
1 serrano pepper (seeds optional)
¼ red onion
1 bunch of cilantro
1 cup lime juice
1 tbsp salt

For the Shrimp

½ lb high-quality shrimp, de-veined
1 tsp salt

To Garnish

½ cucumber, thinly sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
Dried chiltepín chiles, ground in a Molcajete (optional)
Avocado, sliced
Cilantro, chopped
Tostadas

Directions

In a blender, combine the cucumber, serrano pepper (with or without seeds, depending how spicy you want it), red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend just until smooth (over-blending may dull the bright green color of the cilantro).
Just before serving, toss the shrimp with salt.
Arrange the sliced cucumber and shrimp on a plate.
Pour the salsa verde over the shrimp. Garnish with onion, avocado, cilantro, and ground chiltepín peppers, if using.
Serve with tostadas. Eat right away, or wait a few minutes if you prefer the shrimp to cure slightly in the lime juice.

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Hi Erin! Thank you for your question! The shrimp goes in raw and “cooks” in the lime juice. The acidity basically cures it, making it firm and opaque. Just be sure to use super fresh shrimp for the best results!

So, is the shrimp put in the dish raw or cooked?

The Ultimate No-Cook Meal: Aguachile Verde

The Ultimate No-Cook Meal: Aguachile Verde

Aguachile Verde

Ingredients

For the Salsa Verde

For the Shrimp

To Garnish

Directions

All Comments

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