Cilantro-Lime Grilled Shrimp with Avocado and Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Lightly charred shrimp marinated in cilantro and lime paired with a fresh mango and avocado salsa for a vibrant Whole30 seafood dish. This Latin American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large shrimp, fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1/3 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced avocado
• 1 medium, diced ripe mango
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp lime juice, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: While shrimp marinates, prepare the salsa by gently folding together 1 diced medium avocado, 1 diced ripe mango, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1 minced seeded jalapeño in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers for easy grilling.
4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Remove shrimp from grill and transfer to a serving platter. Spoon the avocado mango salsa over or beside the shrimp and garnish with additional cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.