Ingredients
– 1 bunch of cilantro
– 1 bunch of scallions
– 1 tablespoon of honey
– 2 serrano chiles
– 2 cups of coconut water
– ยฝ cup of lemon juice
– ยฝ cup of lime juice
– 1 large euro hydro cucumber (halved, seeded, and chopped)
– 2 teaspoons of sea salt
– 1 tablespoon of toasted fennel seeds (for garnish)
– 1 steamed and cooled carrot thinly sliced (for garnish)
– 1 cup of mint leaves (for garnish)
– 1 cup of cilantro leaves (for garnish)
– 1 cup of garlic or other edible flowers (for garnish)
– 2 small shallots thinly sliced into rings (for garnish)
– 2 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced (for garnish)
– 1 pound of diced or sliced fresh fish such as snapper or halibut
Instructions
1-Getting started with aguachile involves a few simple steps that blend everything into a refreshing dish. Begin by gathering all your ingredients to keep the process smooth and efficient. Blending the core components creates a flavorful base that’s key to the recipe’s success.
2-First, blend all the aguachile ingredients until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before refrigerating for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. This cooling period is crucial for achieving that crisp, fresh taste that defines the dish.
3-Once chilled, serve by placing 4 to 5 ounces of the aguachile liquid into ice-cold shallow bowls or deep plates. Arrange the fish over the liquid and sprinkle with fennel seeds and sea salt. Finish by garnishing with carrot discs, cucumber rings, shallot rings, herbs, and edible flowers, then enjoy it right away.
Last Step:
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๐ Always use the freshest seafood available – look for whole fish with clear eyes, red gills, and a fresh ocean smell
๐ก๏ธ Keep all ingredients and serving bowls ice-cold until ready to serve for the best texture and food safety
โฐ Prepare the aguachile liquid ahead of time but only assemble with fish just before serving to prevent over-curing
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Pescatarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
