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Fresh Sinaloa Aguachile Shrimp Ceviche Recipe Easy Homemade with Serrano Peppers

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A bright, fiery, and refreshing shrimp ceviche from Sinaloa, Mexico, featuring serrano peppers and lime juice that “cook” the shrimp. Perfect for a quick, bold-flavored summer dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large size works best)
  • 6–8 fresh limes, juiced (about 1 cup/240 ml lime juice)
  • 3–4 serrano peppers, stemmed and roughly chopped (adjust to taste for heat)
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: avocado slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Slice each shrimp in half lengthwise for quicker “cooking” in the lime juice. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Roll 6-8 fresh limes on the countertop to maximize juice. Cut in half and juice them until you have about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh lime juice. Remove any seeds. (5-7 minutes)
  3. Thinly slice ½ small red onion. Place slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness. Drain and pat dry. (10 minutes, can multitask here)
  4. In a blender or food processor, combine 3-4 serrano peppers (stemmed), lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Pulse until smooth but still slightly chunky. (3-4 minutes)
  5. In a glass or ceramic bowl, add shrimp halves, thinly sliced cucumber, soaked onion, and chopped cilantro. Pour the serrano-lime marinade over. Use a spoon to gently toss everything until shrimp is fully coated. (3 minutes)
  6. Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes. The lime juice will turn the shrimp opaque and firm up the texture. Stir once or twice during this time to redistribute the marinade.
  7. After marinating, taste and add more salt or serrano slices if you want extra heat. Serve chilled.
  8. Optional: Add fresh avocado slices on top for creaminess and serve with tostadas, tortilla chips, or crisp lettuce leaves.

Notes

Do not over-marinate the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; 15-20 minutes is ideal. Use a non-metal bowl to prevent flavor alteration. Handle serrano peppers carefully to avoid irritation. Adjust serrano pepper quantity to control heat level.

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Keywords: aguachile, shrimp ceviche, serrano peppers, Mexican seafood, fresh ceviche, spicy shrimp, lime shrimp, summer recipe

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