Aguachile Rojo
A fiery Mexican ceviche-style dish where fresh shrimp or fish is "cooked" by lime juice and chile heat. Ready in 10 minutes—perfect as an appetizer or light main.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2
Soak toasted chiles in 0.5 cup warm water for 3 minutes, then blend until smooth.
Step 3
Strain chile sauce through a fine sieve, pressing solids. Discard pulp.
Step 4
Combine diced shrimp or fish with lime juice in a bowl. Let sit 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Whisk chile sauce, olive oil, and salt into the shrimp mixture.
Step 6
Fold in onion slices gently. Taste and adjust salt and lime to preference.
Step 7
Serve immediately in small bowls with tostadas, jalapeños, or cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- small skillet
- blender or food processor
- fine sieve
- medium bowl
- whisk
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