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Camarones al Carbon: Grilled Tiger Shrimp with Two Sauces

Camarones al Carbon: Grilled Tiger Shrimp with Two Sauces reads fruity 4.3, richness 4.1 and umami 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Latin American main, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 4.7 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 5.4 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 4.2 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 3.5 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Fruity 4.3 · Richness 4.1 · Umami 4.1 · Sourness 3.6 · Sweetness 3.6 · Heat 3.5 · Herbaceous 3.5 · Salinity 3.4 · Smoke 3.1 · Marine & Briny 3.1 · Citrus 2.1 · Floral 1.8 · Earthy 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Bitterness 0.8

What's in it (9)

• 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

Time & effort: about 20 min (15 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 125.6 kcal, 10.2 g protein, 5.3 g fat, 18 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (6 steps)

1. In a blender or food processor blend the avocado, tomatillos, cilantro, water and salt, until you get a smooth puree.
2. Set aside.
3. In a blender or food processor blend the tomatoes, chipotles, water and salt, until you get a smooth puree.
4. Set aside.
5. Season the shrimp with salt and on a grill or broiler cook the shrimp until tender; (being careful not to overcook).
6. 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.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.