Ready in

27 mins

Cuisine

Mexican

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

2 min

Serving

6 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by Madeline on Instagram
Adjust Servings
Measurements

Cook along with Sweet'N'Spicy

Make cooking easier with recipes right on your phone. Get the Sweet'N'Spicy app for iPhone and Android.

Tap an ingredient to mark it ready0 of 10 ready
All Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. Prepare the Cucumber

    Peel the cucumber, then slice it lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. the cucumber into small, even pieces. Transfer the cucumber to a large mixing bowl.

  2. Prepare the Tomatoes

    Slice the tomatoes and then them into small, even pieces. Add the tomatoes to the bowl with the cucumber.

  3. Prepare the Green Onions

    Finely the white and light green parts of the green onions. Add the chopped green onions to the mixing bowl.

  4. Prepare the Red Onion

    Slice the red onion thinly, then it into small pieces. Add the red onion to the bowl.

  5. Prepare the Cilantro

    Finely chop the fresh cilantro. Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl with the other vegetables.

  6. Prepare the Serrano Peppers

    Slice the serrano peppers lengthwise, remove the seeds for less heat, then them finely. Add the serrano peppers to the mixing bowl.

  7. Parboil and Dice Shrimp

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for until they turn pink and opaque. Immediately drain the parboiled shrimp and let them cool slightly. Once cooled, the shrimp into small, bite-sized pieces.

  8. Cure Shrimp in Lime

    Place the shrimp in a separate bowl. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp, ensuring they are well coated. Mix gently and let the shrimp cure in the lime juice for a few minutes.

  9. Combine and Season

    Add the cured shrimp (including the lime juice) to the large mixing bowl with all the prepared vegetables. Season generously with salt and pour in your preferred hot sauce (like Pico Pica) to taste.

  10. Mix and Serve

    Using a large spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients in the bowl until everything is well combined and evenly coated. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or tostadas.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
View 2 swaps
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains shellfish.
shellfish

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Cooking tipFor a Different Texture

    You can leave the shrimp raw and let the lime juice is used in it fully without parboiling.

Was this recipe helpful?

Comments (0)

Sign in to leave a comment on this recipe.

Loading comments...