Aguachiles

Aguachiles

Aguachiles

Ingredients

Serves : 4

• 1 lb fresh shrimp
• 4 serrano chilies, stemmed and rough chopped
• 5 – 6 limes, juiced
• 1?3 cup cilantro
• 1 1?4 teaspoons salt
• 1?2 small red onion, finely sliced
• 1?2 small cucumber
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 8 – 10 tostadas

Method

1. Butterfly and devein your shrimp
2. Using a sharp knife, cut each shrimp lengthwise along the back
3. For larger shrimp, cut them into two halves
4. Once open, remove the gray line of guts running through the center of the shrimp
5. In a blender, add the chilies, lime juice, cilantro, and the first teaspoon of salt
6. Blend until the chilies are just broken up
7. Cover the shellfish with the blended sauce
8. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 – 20 minutes
9. While the shellfish is marinating, peel the cucumber and scrape out the seeds
10. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes

To serve .Add the cucumber to the bowl of shellfish and toss to combine

1. Spoon the shellfish, cucumber and sauce into a large flat serving dish
2. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt
3. Top with the sliced onions and serve with tostadas and sliced avocados