Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Juicy shrimp marinated in fragrant lemongrass and grilled to perfection, served with a bright, sweet mango salsa perfect for summer evenings. This Thai-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large shrimp, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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
• 2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced ripe mango
• 1 small, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the mango salsa by mixing 1 large diced ripe mango, 1 small diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves, and 1 small minced jalapeño in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers topped with the fresh mango salsa.