Description
Indulge in the savory delights of Grilled Surf & Turf Skewers with Chimichurri, a tantalizing dish that combines succulent sirloin steak and plump shrimp, threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Drizzled with a zesty chimichurri sauce, this dish is a showstopper at any barbecue or summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the skewers:
- 1/2 pound sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Metal or soaked wooden skewers
For the chimichurri:
- 1 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Prepare Skewers: Toss steak and shrimp with oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Thread onto skewers.
- Make Chimichurri: Combine parsley, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper for sauce.
- Grill Skewers: Grill for 6–8 minutes until steak is cooked and shrimp are opaque.
- Serve: Drizzle with chimichurri and serve.
Notes
- Add bell peppers or red onion for extra flavor and color.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate steak in half the chimichurri before grilling (optional).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
