Chili-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Juicy shrimp marinated in a zesty chili-lime mixture and grilled to smoky perfection, served with a fresh and sweet mango salsa. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup fresh mango, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 tsp lime zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup diced fresh mango, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp minced jalapeño, and 1 tsp lime zest in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
5. Step 5: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
6. Step 6: Serve shrimp skewers topped with the fresh mango salsa.