Spicy Mango Salsa with Grilled Shrimp

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-25 · Updated 2026-03-25

Sweet and spicy mango salsa paired with succulent grilled shrimp, offering a tropical twist on a classic seafood dish. This mexican-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes blends peeled and deveined shrimp, ripe, diced mango, finely chopped 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 300 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, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 ripe, diced mango
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1, seeded and diced jalapeño
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 1, juiced lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp olive oil. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and remaining 1 tsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
3. Step 3: Let salsa sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve shrimp topped with mango salsa, drizzled with additional lime juice if desired.