Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa

These Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa are a summer grilling staple. Made with perfectly seasoned shrimp, then topped with a delicious and refreshing avocado mango salsa. They are so juicy, flavorful and delicious.

Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa

It is so nice and exciting to be welcoming the warm weather up here in New England. Spring and summer are awesome because they allow us to do more outside activities here in the Northeast. My family and I personally love the beach. If we could go every day we would!

Another favorite of ours is grilling and having cookouts. I love cookout food! Burgers, skewers, corn on the cob, potato salad, pasta salad, fresh fruit, etc. You get the picture! Grilling season has officially started for us in our home.

I made my Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa the other night and will continue making these all summer long. They’re perfect to bring to every family cookout. The shrimp marinades in lime and spices making them so flavorful. The salsa is so fresh and refreshing making it the perfect addition to your summer dishes.

Ingredients needed to make Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa:

• Shrimp– Large and plump shrimp are the best since they tend to shrink as they grill.
• Olive Oil– It will prevent the shrimp from sticking to the grill.
• Lime Juice– Elevates all the flavors.
• Spices– Pink sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
• For Salsa– Mango, avocado, red onion, cucumber, jalapeño, roma tomato, and cilantro.

Equipment needed to make Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa:

• Skewer Sticks– Either wooden or stainless steel.
• Grill– If you don’t have a grill you can use a skillet to cook your shrimp on.
• Mixing Bowls– To toss salsa in.

How to make Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa:

• Step 1– Preheat grill on medium-high heat.
• Step 2– Place your shrimp in a large bowl and pat dry. Drizzle shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, sprinkle pink salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Stir shrimp making sure it’s well coated with oil, lime juice and spices. 
• Step 3– Start assembling skewers using skewer sticks and sticking about 5 shrimp per stick. If you’re using wooden sticks remember to soak them for at least an hour before assembling skewers. 
• Step 4– Grill your skewers on medium-high heat until shrimp starts to turn pink and opaque. About 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from grill and set to the side.
• Step 5– Dice mango and avocado and place in a large bowl. Toss in the rest of diced ingredients; red onions, cucumber, jalapeño, and tomato. Toss in chopped cilantro, drizzle lime juice, sprinkle pink salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Stir well making sure all the ingredients are well combined. 
• Step 6– Serve shrimp skewers with avocado mango salsa. Enjoy!

Tips to making your Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa:

1. Submerge skewer sticks in water and leave them there for a few minutes to soak– This will prevent sticks from getting burnt when grilling.
2. Rub some olive oil (or oil of choice) on both sides of skewers– This way the shrimp and veggies don’t stick to the grill.
3. Turn on grill ahead of time and allow it to preheat for 10 minutes– This will also keep food from sticking to the grill.
4. Like any other seafood, shrimp cooks very fast– Careful to not overcook as shrimp will get a rubbery texture if it does.
5. When making your Avocado Mango Salsa, save the pit of the avocado- Keep the pit in the salsa and remove when serving. Leaving the pit with the diced avocado will prevent it from browning for a while.

How to serve Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa:

You can either serve these in the skewers with the avocado mango salsa on the side. You can also remove the shrimp from the skewers and top them with the salsa.

What to serve Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa with:

• Corn On the Cob
• Cucumber Herb Salad
• Grilled Summer Veggies
• Classic Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free)
• Beet Potato Salad
• Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes (With Herbed Butter)

Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa FAQ’s:

Do you peel shrimp before grilling?

To make your skewers and grill your shrimp you will want to peel the shrimp first. This will make it easier to thread onto the sticks. Leave tails on however since that will make your shrimp more flavorful. Rub a bit of oil on the skewers to prevent them from sticking to the grill.

How long should I cook shrimp for?

Like most seafood, shrimp cooks very fast. Leave it on grill for no more than 2-3 minutes on each side. Depending on how fast your grill cooks, you may want to leave it on for less or more time. Once the shrimp starts to opaque and turns pink it means it’s done. Make sure not to overcook your shrimp! The texture and taste will completely change.

What goes well with shrimp skewers?

Shrimp skewers are perfect with this avocado mango salsa. The sweetness from the mango perfectly compliments the savory seasonings and flavor from the shrimp. It’s a burst of zesty, tangy, sweet and savory flavors.

Did you like this Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa? You may also like these other skewer recipes:

• Grilled Steak Kabobs with Buttery Chimichurri Sauce
• Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs

Looking for more seafood recipes? Check these out:

• Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod
• Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
• Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
• Shrimp Fried Rice
• Shrimp Fajitas
• Seafood Scampi with Pasta
• Mahi Mahi Burgers with Chipotle-Avocado Spread
• Easy Cod with Pineapple-Mango Salsa
• Avocado Kale Pesto Salmon with Asparagus
• Coconut Shrimp Ceviche
• Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
• Quinoa Chicken and Seafood Paella
• Singapore Spaghetti Squash Noodles

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Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa

These Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa are a summer grilling staple. Made with perfectly seasoned shrimp, then topped with a delicious and refreshing avocado mango salsa. They are so juicy, flavorful and delicious. 

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Shrimp Skewers, Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 skewers

Calories 177 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

Shrimp Skewers

• 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lime (about 2-3 tbsp lime juice)
• 1 tsp pink salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika

Avocado Mango Salsa

• 1 mango
• 1 avocado
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1 seeded and diced jalapeño pepper
• 1 diced Roma tomato
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 lime (about 2-3 tbsp lime juice)
• 1 tsp pink salt (more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (more to taste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat grill on medium-high heat.

2. Place your shrimp in a large bowl and pat dry. Drizzle shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, sprinkle pink salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Stir shrimp making sure it's well coated with oil, lime juice and spices.

3. Start assembling skewers using skewer sticks and sticking about 5 shrimp per stick. If you're using wooden sticks remember to soak them for at least an hour before assembling skewers.

4. Grill your skewers on medium-high heat until shrimp starts to turn pink and opaque. About 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from grill and set to the side.

5. Dice mango and avocado and place in a large bowl. Toss in the rest of diced ingredients; red onions, cucumber, jalapeño, and tomato. Toss in chopped cilantro, drizzle lime juice, sprinkle pink salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Stir well making sure all the ingredients are well combined.

6. Serve shrimp skewers with avocado mango salsa. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips to making your Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa:

1. Submerge skewer sticks in water and leave them there for a few minutes to soak– This will prevent sticks from getting burnt when grilling.
2. Rub some olive oil (or oil of choice) on both sides of skewers– This way the shrimp and veggies don’t stick to the grill.
3. Turn on grill ahead of time and allow it to preheat for 10 minutes– This will also keep food from sticking to the grill.
4. Like any other seafood, shrimp cooks very fast– Careful to not overcook as shrimp will get a rubbery texture if it does.
5. When making your Avocado Mango Salsa, save the pit of the avocado- Keep the pit in the salsa and remove when serving. Leaving the pit with the diced avocado will prevent it from browning for a while.

Nutrition Facts

Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Mango Salsa

Amount per Serving

Calories

177

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

8

g

12

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.003

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

5

g

Cholesterol

 

122

mg

41

%

Sodium

 

870

mg

38

%

Potassium

 

520

mg

15

%

Carbohydrates

 

13

g

4

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

6

g

7

%

Protein

 

17

g

34

%

Vitamin A

 

728

IU

15

%

Vitamin C

 

27

mg

33

%

Calcium

 

71

mg

7

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

**Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links and sponsored content. All the opinions are my own and I only recommend products I use in my own home with my own family. 

*Recipe and Pictures updated as of 8/9/2020

*Post updated as of 3/12/2020