Scallop Aguachille Verde

Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 6

The scallop aguachille verde is a typical dish of the Pacific coast of Mexico. This delicious dish is very popular in places like Sinaloa, Nayarit, Sonora and Baja California. Some call it a "delicacy of raw seafood lovers". Many also say it’s a great way to get rid of a hangover after a big celebration. The main ingredients are scallops, fresh or dried chilies, lemon and water. There are also versions in which fresh vegetables are added. I hope you enjoy this delicious Mexican dish. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

lb. of scallops

3/4

cup lime juice, fresh

jalapeño, chopped & seeded

ounces English cucumber, chopped & seeded

1/2

cup cucumber, thin slices

clove garlic

1/4

cup cilantro

1/4

cup parsley

tablespoon mint

1/2

tablespoon canola oil

tablespoon water

Kosher salt, to taste

3/4

cup red onion

Tostadas

Directions

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1

In a glass bowl, mix the scallops with the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the scallops take on an opaque color.
2

In the blender, combine the jalapeño, chopped cucumber, garlic, cilantro, parsley, mint, oil and water and blend until very smooth. Season the aguachile with salt.
3

Pour everything except 2 tablespoons of lime juice from the scallops. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of aguachile to the scallops and mix well; Save the remaining aguachile for another use. Cut the onion and cucumber into thin slices and season with salt.
4

Serve in bowl or glasses with tostadas or tortilla chips.