Step 1: Using a small, sharp knife, butterfly the shrimp open.
Step 2: Rinse shrimp in cold water.
Step 3: Pat dry with paper towels and set aside while you prep the remaining ingredients.
Step 4: In a blender, place the chiles, lime juice, 3 tbsp of the water, half the cilantro and a teaspoon of salt.
Step 5: Process until the chiles are just broken up; it doesn’t need to be a smooth paste.
Step 6: Place shrimp in a shallow glass dish or ceramic bowl (not metal).
Step 7: Pour sauce over shrimp, stirring to mix well.
Step 8: Marinate in the refrigerator 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the lime juice to “cook” the shrimp.
Step 9: The outside of the shrimp will turn white and opaque when they are ready.
Step 10: Meanwhile, cut cucumber in half lengthwise.
Step 11: Scrape out seeds with a spoon and discard.
Step 12: Cut cucumber into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Step 13: Set aside.
Step 14: When ready to serve, spoon shrimp and sauce onto a serving platter.
Step 15: Layer the cucumbers and onions over the top or around the edges, or gently stir them into the shrimp mixture.
Step 16: Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro, cover and chill for 15 more minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 17: Garnish.
Step 18: Salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 19: Avocado slices with tostadas .
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