Description
Agua Chile with Shrimp and Cucumber is a refreshing Mexican delight that combines succulent shrimp marinated in zesty lime juice, crunchy cucumber, and fragrant cilantro. This vibrant dish is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal. With its bright flavors and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 large cucumber (sliced thin)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and diced)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, jalapeño, and salt to create the marinade.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and let sit for 15-20 minutes until opaque.
- While marinating, slice the cucumber thinly.
- After marinating, gently fold in the cucumbers and cilantro.
- Serve chilled on a platter with tortilla chips on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg