Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of lime juice
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Blender or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, lime juice, orange juice, serrano pepper, and jalapeño pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend the cucumber until smooth. Strain the cucumber juice through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids.
3. Add the cucumber juice to the shrimp mixture and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add the red onion and cilantro to the shrimp mixture and mix well.
5. Serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: None
Temperature:
Serve chilled
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 150
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 23g
Sodium: 300mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- If you can't find fresh shrimp, you can use cooked shrimp instead.
- If you don't have serrano pepper, you can use another type of spicy pepper.
- If you don't have orange juice, you can use grapefruit juice instead.
Variations:
- You can add diced avocado to the aguachile for extra creaminess.
- You can use different types of seafood, such as scallops or fish, instead of shrimp.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of serrano and jalapeño peppers to your desired level of spiciness.
- Serve the aguachile with tortilla chips or tostadas for a crunchy texture.
Storage instructions:
- Aguachile is best served fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Aguachile is meant to be served cold, so there is no need to reheat it.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the aguachile in a large bowl or individual bowls.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and sliced jalapeño peppers.
Garnishes:
- Cilantro
- Sliced jalapeño peppers
- Diced avocado
Pairings:
- Serve with a cold beer or a margarita.
Suggested side dishes:
- Tortilla chips
- Tostadas
- Rice and beans
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the aguachile is too spicy, you can add more cucumber juice to balance out the heat.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh, high-quality seafood and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Food history:
- Aguachile is a traditional Mexican dish that originated in the state of Sinaloa.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, and refreshing
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or a light lunch.
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Region: Mexican