Key West Pink Shrimp Aguachile

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2–6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Salt & Shore: Recipes from the Coastal South

By Sammy Monsour and Kassady Wiggins

Published 2024

  • About

The influence of Mexican flavors on Southern cuisine is undeniable, and this dish is a celebration of these rich culinary traditions coming together in one mouthwatering bite. Aguachile, literally “chile water,” is a close cousin of ceviche that has evolved to become a shrimp-focused specialty. We find Key West pink shrimp to be an impeccable fit here, as they are bite size and their plump, sweet meat is delightfully complemented by the refreshing nature of aguachile. If you can’t source Ke