Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa
Juicy shrimp marinated in a bright lemon-pepper blend, served with a refreshing mango salsa for a vibrant and summery meal. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, lemon juice, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ripe, diced mango
- 1/4, finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup, fresh, chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- to taste salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Step 2: Thread the shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even cooking.
- Step 3: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil. Place the shrimp skewers on the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 4: While the shrimp cooks, combine 1 ripe mango (diced), 1/4 red onion (finely diced), 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped), 1 tbsp lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Toss to combine and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 5: Serve the shrimp skewers immediately with the mango salsa on the side.








