Aguachile Rojo de Camarón (Red Shrimp Aguachile)

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 limes, juiced
• 3 dried guajillo chiles, seeded
• 1 serrano chile
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 avocado, sliced, for garnish

Method

1. Butterfly the shrimp and lay them flat in a shallow dish.
2. Rehydrate the guajillo chiles in hot water, then blend with lime juice, serrano chile, and salt to make the red sauce.
3. Pour the red sauce over the shrimp, making sure they are fully coated.
4. Let the shrimp marinate in the citrus mixture until they turn opaque, about 15-20 minutes.
5. Add sliced onion and cucumber to the dish and mix gently.
6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced avocado before serving.
7. Serve cold with tostadas or saltine crackers.