CAMARONES AL CARBON: GRILLED TIGER SHRIMP WITH TWO SAUCES

Camarones al Carbon: Grilled Tiger Shrimp with Two Sauces image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1/2 medium avocado peeled and pitted
2 medium tomatillos, husks removed
1/2 cup cilantro
1 cup cold water, plus 1 cup for chipotle sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon for chipotle sauce
3 medium plum tomatoes, roasted, peeled and seeded
7 canned chipotles, seeds removed
1 pound tiger shrimp (16-20 count peeled and deveined)
1 medium fresh mango peeled and cut into thin wedges

Steps:

In a blender or food processor blend the avocado, tomatillos, cilantro, water and salt, until you get a smooth puree. Set aside. In a blender or food processor blend the tomatoes, chipotles, water and salt, until you get a smooth puree. Set aside.
Season the shrimp with salt and on a grill or broiler cook the shrimp until tender; (being careful not to overcook).
On a medium-size plate place the avocado sauce on half of the plate, and on the other half the tomato-chipotle sauce; garnish the plate with the mango slices and set the grilled shrimp between the 2 salsas.