Grilled Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Juicy shrimp marinated in a bright citrus blend, grilled to perfection, and served with a fresh mango salsa that adds a tropical sweetness. This caribbean-inspired seafood ready in about 48 minutes blends large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh lime juice, orange juice 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 220 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup ripe mango, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 8 wooden skewers, soaked

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the mango salsa by combining 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 small minced jalapeño (seeded), and 1 tsp lime zest in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
5. Step 5: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque with slight char marks, being careful not to overcook.
6. Step 6: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers topped with the chilled mango salsa for a refreshing contrast.