Bring a taste of Mexico to your dinner table with this incredible and authentic keto aguachile recipe – only 1 gram net carbs!
Is Aguachile Keto
Yes, authentic aguachile is fantastically keto-friendly. This is because all of the ingredients are low-carb vegetables and some delicious spices. You really can’t go wrong with a recipe that uses low-carb cucumbers, red onions, and serrano peppers.
This is a fantastically low-carb side dish that is a wonderful source of protein, fiber, and nutrients. Cucumbers are really high in vitamin A and fiber, and shrimp is one of the best sources of protein you will find.
Keto Aguachile
For a refreshing shrimp recipe, make this incredible Mexican keto aguachile. With serrano peppers and fresh lime, it’s incredible! I like to make this recipe every time that I am starting to run out of ways to eat cucumbers.
You see, cucumbers are super low in carbs and high in fiber, so they are a wonderful vegetable to eat on the keto diet.
This recipe uses cucumbers in a refreshingly different way. In fact, the longer you let everything chill in the refrigerator, the more the flavors will soak into the shrimp and cucumbers.
What is Aguachile
Aguachile is an authentic Mexican dish that is served cold and raw. The shrimp and veggies are soaked in a spicy pepper liquid that is topped off with zesty lime juice. It is a delicious salad that doesn’t look or taste like a typical American salad.
There is no lettuce and no salad dressing – just juicy shrimp and crunchy cucumbers, soaked in a zesty liquid.
Aguachile Vs Ceviche
A lot of people get aguachile confused with ceviche. This is because they are both pretty similar. Both recipes feature shrimp in a spicy sauce. The marinating time is the biggest difference between the two salads.
Ceviche is tossed in the marinade and actually left to set in the refrigerator for hours. Authentic aguachile is tossed in the dressing really quickly and served almost immediately.
Another big difference between the two is how much dressing the shrimp sets in. Aguachile sets in a lot of dressing, but the ceviche has almost no noticeable dressing with it.
If you get them mixed up, don’t worry – lots of people do!
Keto Shrimp Recipe
This is quickly going to become one of your favorite ways to eat shrimp on the keto diet! Serve it with a side of cilantro lime cauliflower rice and you are ready to enjoy a really easy lunch.
If you want to save yourself time, I suggest buying shrimp that is already deveined and has the skin removed. Trying to do food prep on shrimp is pretty time-consuming.
Since this is a marinated shrimp recipe, you can definitely add this to your meal prep for the week. It only has 1 gram net carbs and will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. The longer you let the shrimp marinate, the more it will taste and look like ceviche, but it is still incredibly tasty!
Keto Aguachile Recipe
Below is the entire list of ingredients to make this keto aguachile dish. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients:
Shrimp
Red onion
Cucumber
Serrano peppers
Water
Lime juice
Salt and pepper
Parsley and lime slices for garnish
Instructions:
1. Add the chilis and the water to a food processor, and blend until it is chopped into very small pieces.
2. Place the lime juice, salt and pepper in with the chili mixture and stir to combine well.
3. Mix the shrimp, onion and cucumber together in a large mixing bowl.
4. Pour the chili mixture over the ingredients, and toss to combine well.
5. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
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Keto Aguachile
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined, cut into large pieces
- 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Cucumber chopped
- 2 Serrano Peppers chopped largely
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chilis and the water to a food processor, and blend until it is chopped into very small pieces.
- Place the lime juice, salt and pepper in with the chili mixture and stir to combine well.
- Mix the shrimp, onion and cucumber together in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the chili mixture over the ingredients, and toss to combine well.
- Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 1 Net Carb per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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