Aguachile

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp - peeled , deveined, and butterflied
• 1.25 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 freshs serrano chiles , stemmed
• 0.33 cups fresh cilantro leaves and stems
• 1.5 teaspoons salt , divided, or to taste
• 1 small red onion , thinly sliced
• 1 avocado - peeled , pitted, and sliced
• 1 cucumber , sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Divide shrimp onto two shallow plates.

2. 2

   Blend lime juice, chiles, cilantro leaves and stems, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Pour 1/2 of the mixture over each plate of shrimp.

3. 3

   Cover and marinate in the refrigerator until shrimp turn opaque and white, 15 to 25 minutes.

4. 4

   To serve, top each plate with red onion and avocado. Place cucumber around the edges. Sprinkle with remaining salt.