
Aguachile Rojo

By: McCormick Kitchens
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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.
Recipe Info
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Prep Time:
20m
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Ingredients:
12
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Servings:
8
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User Rating:
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, butterflied, and cleaned - Substitutesjumbo shrimp
- 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
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
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.
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Instructions
- 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.
- Add 1 cup of lime juice, making sure the shrimp are fully submerged. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 min.
- 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.
- Layer the cucumbers, onions, avocado, and cilantro over the top. Cover and chill for another 15 - 20 more minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and mix in 3 tablespoons Cholula® Reserva Tequila & Lime Hot Sauce. Serve with tostadas. Enjoy!