Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Zesty shrimp marinated in a bright citrus blend, grilled and served with a sweet and spicy mango salsa for a perfect summer bite. This Caribbean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large shrimp, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1/4 cup, fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp, fresh lime juice
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium, peeled and diced ripe mango
• 1/2, finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: While shrimp marinates, prepare the mango salsa by mixing 1 diced medium ripe mango, 1/2 chopped red bell pepper, 1 minced jalapeño, 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and gently toss; set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes first).
4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque, with slight char marks.
5. Step 5: Remove shrimp from grill and serve immediately with a generous spoonful of mango salsa on top or on the side.