Aguachile Rojo

Enjoy the refreshing flavor and heat of Aguachile Rojo – a popular Mexican coastal dish – right at home. Full of ingredients like crisp cucumbers, tender shrimp, and creamy avocado, every bite is the perfect balance of flavors tied together with the signature tas... Enjoy the refreshing flavor and heat of Aguachile Rojo – a popular Mexican coastal dish – right at home. Full of ingredients like crisp cucumbers, tender shrimp, and creamy avocado, every bite is the perfect balance of flavors tied together with the signature taste of Cholula® Reserva Tequila & Lime Hot Sauce. ReadMore ReadLess
20 min
PREP TIME
12
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, butterflied, and cleaned
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
  • 2 cup red Fresno peppers, stems removed (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons Cholula® Reserva Tequila & Lime Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Tostadas, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Peel and clean the shrimp. Using a small, sharp knife, butterfly the shrimp open by slicing almost all the way through the back side. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer back to a glass bowl
  • 2 Add 1 cup of lime juice, making sure the shrimp are fully submerged. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 min.
  • 3 In a blender, add the peppers, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour this mixture over the shrimp mixture. Mix until combined.
  • 4 Layer the cucumbers, onions, avocado, and cilantro over the top. Cover and chill for another 15 - 20 more minutes.
  • 5 Remove from the refrigerator and mix in 3 tablespoons Cholula® Reserva Tequila & Lime Hot Sauce. Serve with tostadas. Enjoy!

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