Garcia's Spicy Shrimp & Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A vibrant dish featuring succulent shrimp and a tropical mango salsa, inspired by the top 100 surnames in U.S. Census data. This seafood-inspired quick meals ready in about 28 minutes blends shrimp, medium mango, red onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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

• 12 oz shrimp
• 1 medium mango
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 medium jalapeño
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cumin in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Dice mango, red onion, cucumber, and jalapeño into 1/4-inch cubes. Toss with cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until combined, letting it rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
4. Step 4: Serve shrimp over mango salsa, garnished with extra cilantro.