Description
A delightful recipe for Grilled Steak and Shrimp Skewers coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any gathering or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white wine
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for finishing)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes or smoked paprika (for heat/smokiness)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400–450°F / 200–230°C). If using a grill pan, heat it until very hot and lightly oil the surface.
- Cut the steak into bite-sized cubes (about 1–1½ inches) and season generously with salt and pepper. Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly.
- Thread the steak and shrimp onto skewers, alternating pieces. Leave a little space between proteins for even cooking.
- In a small saucepan, combine the butter and minced garlic over medium heat. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant and just softened. Optionally stir in lemon juice or red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Brush the garlic butter over the skewers before grilling.
- Grill skewers for about 2–3 minutes per side, turning to get cross-hatch marks and basting with more garlic butter between turns. Aim for a medium-rare steak (internal temp ~135°F / 57°C).
- Remove skewers from the grill, rest for 3–5 minutes, then brush again with any remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use a probe thermometer to check steak doneness reliably. Shrimp cook very quickly; watch their color change to avoid rubberiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 51g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: No data
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: high