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Easy 50 min~360 kcal 8/10
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Aguachile Verde
A bright Mexican shrimp dish with lime, green chili, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and a chilled sharp sauce.
Medium⏱️ 35 min📖 1 min readServes 4~250 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 5 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 35 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking5 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the seafood
- 600 gr Shrimp
For the sauce
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Lime juice
- 2 adet Cucumber
- 2 adet Green hot pepper
- 1 adet Red onion
- 0.5 demet Cilantro or parsley
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Clean the shrimp, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
2 min02:00 - 2
Blend half of the cucumber with the lime juice, green hot pepper, cilantro or parsley, salt, and olive oil.
- 3
Thinly slice the remaining cucumber and cut the red onion into half moons.
- 4
Toss the shrimp, cucumber slices, and red onion with the green sauce.
- 5
Chill the aguachile in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, so the acidity and heat balance out.
10 min10:00 - 6
Serve immediately on a cold plate.
💡 Tip: If you are not sure about raw seafood safety, boil the shrimp for 2 minutes and chill it in ice water; the sauce will still stay fresh.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve aguachile on a cold plate, with corn chips if desired and plain soda instead of ayran.
Nutrition (per serving)
~250
kcal calories
30
g protein
14
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 48%Carbs 23%Fat 29%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Aguachile Verde make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Aguachile Verde take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 5 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 35 minutes in total.Is Aguachile Verde difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Aguachile Verde have?
Approximately 250 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 14g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Aguachile Verde contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Aguachile Verde belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Aguachile Verde need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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