Grilled Steak and Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Tender steak cubes and jumbo shrimp alternately skewered, grilled, and finished with rich garlic butter.
# What You 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until fully incorporated.
02 - Add steak cubes and shrimp to the marinade. Toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
03 - Heat grill to medium-high, approximately 425°F. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 20 minutes prior to use.
04 - Thread steak and shrimp alternately onto skewers, maintaining space between pieces for uniform heat circulation.
05 - Place skewers on 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 small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Whisk in parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
07 - Transfer skewers from grill to serving platter. Drizzle immediately with warm garlic butter sauce. Garnish with additional parsley and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tender steak and sweet shrimp creates that perfect surf-and-turf luxury without the restaurant price tag
- That garlic butter sauce transforms everything it touches into something memorable and rich
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- Never marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes or the lemon juice will start cooking the texture into something mealy and unpleasant
- Keep the garlic butter sauce warm but not hot, or it will separate and lose that gorgeous glossy finish
03 -
- Pat the steak and shrimp dry before marinating if you want better char marks and more concentrated flavor
- Let the skewers rest for just a couple minutes off the heat before serving, so the juices redistribute