Grilled Steak and Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Juicy steak and shrimp grilled to perfection with rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for summer gatherings.
# 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 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
11 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 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 well combined.
02 - Add steak cubes and shrimp to the marinade. Toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
03 - Heat grill to medium-high (425°F). Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes if using.
04 - Thread steak and shrimp alternately onto skewers, spacing pieces evenly for uniform cooking.
05 - Place skewers on grill and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until steak reaches medium-rare and shrimp are opaque and pink.
06 - Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 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 parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that restaurant quality surf and turf experience without leaving your backyard
- The garlic butter sauce transforms good skewers into something people talk about for weeks
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- Overcooking the shrimp even by a minute turns them into rubber so watch them like a hawk
- Letting the garlic brown in the butter will make it taste bitter so keep the heat gentle
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- Pat your steak and shrimp dry before marinating so the seasonings actually stick instead of sliding right off
- Make double the garlic butter because you will want to put it on everything including the grilled vegetables