Mexican Shrimp Aguachile with Lime

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup cucumber thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
• 1 whole jalapeño thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. 2 Slice the shrimp in half lengthwise and place them in a large bowl.
3. 3 Pour the fresh lime juice over the shrimp, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until the shrimp turn opaque.
4. 4 While the shrimp are marinating, prepare the vegetables by thinly slicing the cucumber, red onion, and jalapeño.
5. 5 Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and add the sliced vegetables and chopped cilantro to the bowl.
6. 6 Season the mixture with salt and gently toss to combine all ingredients well.
7. 7 Transfer the aguachile to a serving platter and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
8. 8 Serve immediately with tortilla chips or tostadas.