Aguachiles en Salsa Negra

black sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade salsa offers freshness and control over ingredients.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is more affordable.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: puffed corn snacks

Baked chips are lower in fat, while puffed snacks are economical.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic creaminess at a lower cost.

Prepare the black sauce by blending ingredients until smooth.

Peel and devein the shrimp, then marinate in lime juice for 15 minutes.

Slice the cucumber and red onion thinly.

Chop the cilantro and jalapeño finely.

Combine the marinated shrimp, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a bowl.

Add the black sauce and mix well to coat all ingredients.

Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled with sliced avocado on top.

Accompany with tortilla chips for crunch.

Cooking Techniques

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