Home / Baja Kitchen / Aguachile Baja

Aguachile Baja

A traditional Baja California dish — Aguachile Baja is lightning-fast ceviche: paper-thin shrimp drenched in lime and chiltepin-spiked water, served almost before the citrus has finished its work.

⏱ 20 minPrep time
🔥 0 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 Baja KitchenCategory
☆☆☆☆☆No ratings yet
Aguachile Baja - Baja cuisine

A traditional Baja California dish — Aguachile Baja is lightning-fast ceviche: paper-thin shrimp drenched in lime and chiltepin-spiked water, served almost before the citrus has finished its work. Born in Sinaloa and perfected on Baja’s coasts, it is the bright, fiery appetizer that wakes up every table at the marisquería. Cucumber and red onion add crunch to the cool, spicy brine.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Butterfly the shrimp by slicing almost through the back of each one, keeping them connected at the tail end.
  2. In a blender, combine the lime juice, water, chiltepines, garlic, white onion, and a good pinch of salt; blend until smooth.
  3. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat.
  4. Scatter the red onion and cucumber over the top and refrigerate for fifteen to twenty minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Season with more salt, garnish with cilantro and avocado, and serve immediately, still cold, with tostadas.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Aguachile is meant to be served within minutes of marinating — the shrimp should be just barely cooked and still silky. For a Baja twist, add a few slices of mango to the plate.

Rate this recipe

☆☆☆☆☆No ratings yet
Sign in to rate this recipe.

Recipe details

Prep20 min
Cook0 min
Servings4
CategoryBaja Kitchen
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →