Jul 14 2026

Camarones Huachil Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh shrimp served with red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, cucumbers, and fresh jalapenos smothered with fresh lime juice.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Vegetables

Condiments

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Clean and devein the fresh shrimp, removing the shells and tails. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Finely chop the red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, cucumbers, and jalapenos. Keep the jalapenos whole if you prefer less heat, or slice them for more spice.

  3. 3

    Juice the Limes

    Squeeze the limes to obtain fresh lime juice. Measure out 3 tablespoons and set aside.

Mixing

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cleaned shrimp, chopped red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, cucumbers, and jalapenos.

  2. 5

    Add Lime Juice

    Pour the fresh lime juice over the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the Camarones Huachil immediately in bowls or on plates, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

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