Grilled Steak and Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Tender steak and shrimp grilled to perfection, finished with luscious garlic butter sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
02 - 14 oz large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade
03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp onion powder
08 - 1 tsp kosher salt
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
10 - ¼ cup unsalted butter
11 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - ½ tsp salt
15 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ To Serve
16 - Lemon wedges
17 - Extra chopped parsley
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add steak cubes and shrimp to the marinade. Toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (425°F). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before threading.
04 - Thread steak and shrimp alternately onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even heat circulation.
05 - Place skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until steak reaches medium-rare and shrimp turn opaque and pink.
06 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
07 - Remove skewers from grill and drizzle immediately with warm garlic butter sauce. Garnish with additional parsley and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of smoky steak and sweet shrimp creates that restaurant quality surf and turf experience at home
- Garlic butter sauce is the finishing touch that makes everything feel decadent yet the whole dish comes together in under 40 minutes
02 -
- Different cooking times between steak and shrimp mean you should keep your eye on them and pull the skewers when the shrimp are done, even if the steak is slightly less done than you prefer
- Letting the skewers rest for just a couple of minutes after grilling helps the juices redistribute so every bite stays moist
03 -
- Room temperature shrimp grill more evenly, so take them out of the fridge 15 minutes before threading
- The butter sauce can burn easily, so keep the heat medium and stir constantly once the garlic goes in