Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Skewers with Tropical Mango Salsa

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

Juicy shrimp marinated in fiery jerk spices, grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant mango salsa bursting with citrus and herb freshness. This caribbean-inspired seafood ready in about 33 minutes blends jerk seasoning, peeled and deveined large shrimp, diced into 1/2-inch cubes mango 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 310 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

• 3 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 16 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1, diced into 1/2-inch cubes mango
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1, juiced lime
• 1, sliced avocado
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk jerk seasoning, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly; marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Thread shrimp onto soaked bamboo skewers, leaving space between pieces. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and a pinch of salt; toss gently. Serve shrimp immediately with mango salsa and avocado slices.