Grilled Steak and Shrimp Skewers (Printable Version)
Succulent steak and shrimp skewers grilled to perfection, finished with rich garlic butter. An impressive surf-and-turf dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
# 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 Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add steak cubes and shrimp to the marinade. Toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (425°F). If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 20 minutes prior to threading.
04 - Thread steak and shrimp alternately onto skewers, ensuring pieces are well spaced for even cooking.
05 - Place skewers on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, for 6–8 minutes or until steak reaches medium-rare and shrimp are opaque and pink.
06 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
07 - Remove skewers from the grill. Immediately drizzle with warm garlic butter sauce. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The garlic butter sauce pulls everything together into something that tastes way fancier than it actually is
- You get the satisfaction of grilling without standing over a hot stove for hours
02 -
- Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes or the lemon juice will start changing the texture of the shrimp
- Metal skewers cook faster than wooden ones, so adjust your timing accordingly
03 -
- Pat the steak and shrimp dry before marinating if you want better sear marks
- Keep the garlic butter sauce warm but not hot, or it will separate and lose that velvety texture