Non vegSinaloa
Aguachile verde
Prawns bathed in fiery lime, chilli and coriander water. Cold, sharp and gone in minutes.
30 minTime
28 gProtein each
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Chilli waterMake it your way
Grandma's waySinaloa green aguachile.
The original316kcalsame
28 gproteinsame
5 gfibresame
30minutessame
Prawns (shrimp)500 g very fresh, peeled and butterflied
Lemon juice⅔ cup fresh lime juice
Green chilli4 serrano style chillies
Coriander leaves (cilantro)½ cup
Water¼ cup cold
Saltto taste
Cucumber1, thinly sliced
Onion1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Avocado1, sliced
Tortilla chipstostadas or chipsMethod
- 1Butterfly the prawns, salt lightly and lay in a shallow dish. Use only very fresh prawns, or blanch them for 30 seconds if unsure.
- 2Blend lime juice, chillies, coriander, cold water and salt until bright green.
- 3Pour over the prawns and chill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.
- 4Add cucumber and onion, top with avocado and serve with tostadas.
Serve it like thisServe in a chilled shallow bowl, prawns fanned in green chilli water with cucumber and onion, tostadas standing alongside.