Shrimp in Aguachile

In Mexico, I discovered they use a lot of curious ingredients in their cooking, like animal crackers, deviled ham, and the vitamin C tablets that turn this flavorful dish bright green. It’s a lively, piquant way to enjoy fresh shrimp that’s also colorful and crunchy. Sinaloa and Nayarit both claim that camarones aguachile originated there, and each of these coastal resorts has their own unique style. As a child, I ate the dish in Mazatlán and Puerta Vallarta (Nayarit), from which comes the