Grilled Steak Shrimp Skewers Garlic Butter (Printable)

Juicy steak and succulent shrimp grilled to perfection, drizzled with luscious 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

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black 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 to 30 minutes.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 425°F. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes if using.
04 - Thread steak and shrimp alternately onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even heat circulation.
05 - Place skewers on the 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 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
07 - Remove skewers from the grill and immediately drizzle with warm garlic butter sauce. Garnish with additional parsley and accompany with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The surf and turf combination feels fancy but comes together in under 40 minutes
  • That garlic butter sauce ties everything together with a rich finish
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without spending hours at the stove
02 -
  • Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes or the lemon will start to break down the shrimp texture
  • Keep that garlic butter moving in the pan so it does not separate or brown
  • Let the skewers rest for just a couple of minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute
03 -
  • Pat the steak and shrimp dry before marinating for better sear marks
  • Preheat your serving platter so the skewers stay hot longer
  • Double the garlic butter and keep half warm for serving if cooking for a crowd

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