Mexican Recipe, Aguachiles "Shrimp in Serrano Sauce", easy delicious

fresh shrimp

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano adds heat, while bell pepper is milder and less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley is a common substitute, and green onions add a fresh flavor.

Prepare shrimp by cleaning, peeling, and deveining them.

Marinate shrimp in lime juice for 15-20 minutes until opaque.

Slice the red onion and English cucumber thinly.

Chop cilantro and set aside.

Blend garlic and serrano chiles to create a sauce.

Combine marinated shrimp with sliced cucumber, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl.

Drizzle with Maggi sauce (or Worcestershire sauce) and season with salt and black pepper.

Let the aguachiles sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve chilled with avocado.

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