Smoked Chipotle Shrimp Aguachile with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and devein the shrimp. In a large bowl, combine the juice of 4 limes, chipotle peppers, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt. Blend until smooth using a food processor.

   ~10 min
2. 2

   Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the shrimp to "cook" in the acidic marinade.

   ~30 min
3. 3

   While the shrimp marinates, prepare the salsa. Finely dice the remaining 2 limes (for zest), red onion, cucumber, jalapeno (seeds removed for less heat), mango, and avocado.

   ~15 min
4. 4

   In a small bowl, gently toss together the diced salsa ingredients with smoked paprika and olive oil.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   To smoke the shrimp, heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Place wood chips (optional, for extra smokiness) on a piece of aluminum foil, place the foil inside the saucepan, and cover. Once smoke appears, carefully place the marinated shrimp (drained) on top of the foil, cover the saucepan tightly, and smoke for 3-5 minutes.

   ~8 min
6. 6

   Drain any excess liquid from the shrimp. Gently fold the smoked shrimp into the mango-avocado salsa.

   ~2 min
7. 7

   Serve immediately in chilled serving bowls, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.