Description
These Grilled Surf & Turf Skewers with Chimichurri are a delicious combination of juicy steak and succulent shrimp, seasoned to perfection and grilled to smoky perfection. Served with a vibrant and herbaceous chimichurri sauce, these skewers are a perfect dish for summer grilling or any time you want a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skewers:
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
For the Chimichurri:
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Skewers: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss steak and shrimp with seasoning. Thread onto skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque and steak is cooked.
- Make the Chimichurri: Combine all chimichurri ingredients in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon chimichurri over hot skewers or serve on the side.
Notes
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, red onion, or zucchini between the steak and shrimp for a complete meal.
- For a spicier chimichurri, add more red pepper flakes or a minced chili.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
