Grilled Steak and Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter
A delightful combination of juicy steak and succulent shrimp, drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.
Equipment
- grill
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- small saucepan
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Skewers
- 1 pound Sirloin steak Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 1 pound Large shrimp Peeled and deveined.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating the steak and shrimp.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds a smoky flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances the garlic flavor.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted for the sauce.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Adds brightness to the sauce.
- to taste Salt For seasoning the sauce.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed sirloin steak with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Thread the marinated steak and shrimp onto skewers, alternating between the two. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the steak reaches desired doneness and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
These skewers are perfect for summer barbecues and can be customized with different proteins and vegetables.