Recipe: Andrew Zimmern's Aguachile

fresh shrimp

🥗Healthier: fish

💰Cheaper: surimi

Fish provides similar flavors while being lower in calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity with a different flavor profile.

serrano peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a fresh taste, while spinach adds nutrition.

Prepare the oysters by shucking them and setting them aside.

In a blender, puree the jalapeno with salt and citrus juice (orange and lemon).

Add a small piece of garlic and a little olive oil to the blender.

Pulse the mixture until well combined and smooth.

Taste the mixture and adjust salt if necessary.

Pour a small amount of the sauce into the bottom of a bowl.

Arrange five oysters in a star pattern on top of the sauce.

Minced celery and cucumber can be added for flavor and texture.

Garnish with cilantro leaves and thinly sliced shallots.

Drizzle a little olive oil over the top for presentation.

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