Here’s a simple and delicious homemade aguachiles recipe, perfect for a refreshing and spicy seafood dish. Aguachiles is a Mexican dish similar to ceviche, but with a bold, chili-forward flavor.
🌶️ Homemade Aguachiles Verdes (Green Aguachiles)
🐟 Ingredients:
For the shrimp:
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1 lb raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and butterflied)
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Juice of 4–5 limes (enough to cover the shrimp)
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Salt (to taste)
For the green chile sauce:
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1 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
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2–3 serrano chiles (or jalapeños for milder heat)
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1 clove garlic
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1/4 cup lime juice (fresh)
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1/4 cup cucumber (peeled and chopped)
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1/4 cup cold water (as needed for blending)
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Salt (to taste)
Toppings (optional but recommended):
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1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
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1 cucumber (thinly sliced or chopped)
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1 avocado (sliced)
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Radishes (thinly sliced)
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Fresh cilantro (chopped)
To serve:
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Tostadas or tortilla chips
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the shrimp:
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Butterfly the shrimp by slicing them open along the back without cutting all the way through.
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Place them in a bowl and pour the lime juice over them. Make sure they’re completely covered.
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Add a pinch of salt.
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Let the shrimp “cook” in the lime juice for about 20–30 minutes in the fridge, or until they turn opaque and firm.
2. Make the green chile marinade:
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In a blender, combine cilantro, chiles, garlic, lime juice, cucumber, a bit of cold water, and salt.
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Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.
3. Combine:
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Drain the shrimp from the lime juice (optional: keep a little for tang).
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Toss the shrimp with the green sauce and add red onions, cucumber, and radish.
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Chill for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
4. Serve:
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Serve over tostadas or with tortilla chips.
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Garnish with avocado slices and extra cilantro.
🔥 Tips:
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Adjust chile quantity depending on your heat tolerance.
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Use super fresh shrimp or opt for high-quality frozen ones if needed.
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For a red version, blend dried chile de árbol or chipotle with lime and garlic instead of green chiles.