A bold splash of colors ranging from the charred, pink grilled shrimp skewered on birch wood sticks to the bright greens and yellows of the freshly diced mango and avocado salsa. A drizzling of honey-lime dressing adds shiny accents, and it's all presented on a white platter, perfectly contrasting the food's vibrant hues.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Name: Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs shrimp peeled and deveined; 2 ripe mangos peeled and diced; 2 ripe avocados peeled and diced; 1 red bell pepper diced; 1 red onion finely chopped; 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves chopped; juice of 2 lime juiced; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 cup olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Tropical grilled shrimp skewers with a fruity salsa.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Caribbean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · August 02, 2024

A little about this dish

Unleash your culinary flair with our exotic Caribbean-inspired gluten-free masterpiece, where juicy grilled shrimp meet a vibrant Mango-Avocado Salsa, in the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that tantalize your taste buds. We top it all off with a wonderfully refreshing Honey-Lime Dressing, which ties all the components together with a delightful tang.

Ingredients (for 4)

Shrimp — 1.5 lbs — peeled and deveined
Ripe mangos — 2 — peeled and diced
Ripe avocados — 2 — peeled and diced
Red bell pepper — 1 — diced
Red onion — 1 — finely chopped
Fresh cilantro leaves — 1 handful — chopped
Lime — juice of 2 — juiced
Honey — 2 tablespoons
Olive oil — 1/2 cup
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍤🔥🍢

Preheat your grill to high heat. Thread the peeled and deveined shrimp onto skewers. Lightly oil the grill and place the skewers on it. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
Step 2 — 🥭🥑🌶️

In a large bowl, mix together the diced mango, avocado, bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
Step 3 — 🍯🍋🧂

To prepare the Honey-Lime Dressing, whisk together the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of honey, half a cup of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
Step 4 — 🥣👩‍🍳🥗

Drizzle the freshly prepared Honey-Lime Dressing over the salsa. Gently toss to mix all the ingredients.
Step 5 — 🍽️🍤🥭

Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with the mango-avocado salsa on the side. You can garnish with extra cilantro if you desire.

A final fox tip

This recipe is great if you're searching for an easy-to-make yet unique dish. The honey-lime dressing and salsa can be made ahead, reducing the final prep time. For a vegetarian option, consider substituting the shrimp with grilled tofu or halloumi cheese.