Aguachiles Verdes
These Aguachiles Verdes are a fresh, zesty take on a classic Mexican seafood favorite. Tender shrimp are "cooked" in a bright, citrusy marinade of fresh lime juice, then tossed in a vibrant green sauce made from cucumber, serrano peppers, cilantro, and Spanglish Asadero Chile Verde Seasoning. Crisp cucumber slices add the perfect refreshing crunch to every bite.
Light, tangy, and packed with bold flavor, this dish is perfect for a hot summer day or anytime you're craving something fresh and full of zip.
These Aguachiles Verdes are a fresh, zesty take on a classic Mexican seafood favorite. Tender shrimp are "cooked" in a bright, citrusy marinade of fresh lime juice, then tossed in a vibrant green sauce made from cucumber, serrano peppers, cilantro, and Spanglish Asadero Chile Verde Seasoning. Crisp cucumber slices add the perfect refreshing crunch to every bite.
Light, tangy, and packed with bold flavor, this dish is perfect for a hot summer day or anytime you're craving something fresh and full of zip.
Ingredients
2 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined, cut in half or butterflied
Juice of 12–15 limes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Red onion, to taste
½ cucumber, washed and unpeeled
2 serrano peppers
1 handful fresh cilantro
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Maggi seasoning sauce
A few Tbsp of the lime juice used to cook the shrimp
1 additional cucumber, seeded and sliced into half-moons
Instructions
Place the cleaned and deveined shrimp in a large bowl. Add the lime juice, salt, black pepper, and sliced red onion. Toss well and let the shrimp marinate for about 30 minutes, or until they change color.
Meanwhile, prepare the green sauce. In a blender, combine the unpeeled half cucumber, serrano peppers, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, Maggi seasoning sauce, Spanglish Asadero Chile Verde seasoning, and a few Tbsp of the lime juice from the shrimp. Blend until smooth.
Remove the seeds from the remaining cucumber and slice it into half-moons. Add the cucumber to the marinated shrimp.
Pour the green sauce over the shrimp and gently mix everything together.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and delicious Green Aguachile.
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