Description
Grilled Steak & Shrimp Kabobs are the ultimate surf-and-turf dinner—juicy sirloin steak and tender shrimp brushed with lemony garlic butter and grilled to smoky perfection. This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for weeknights, backyard cookouts, or anytime you want a restaurant-quality meal at home without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Kabobs:
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 1 lb large shrimp (21–25 per pound), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter:
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, and salt. Set aside. - Preheat the grill:
Clean grill grates and preheat to medium-high heat (about 400–450°F). - Season the steak and shrimp:
In a large bowl, toss steak cubes and shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated. - Assemble the kabobs:
Thread steak and shrimp onto skewers, alternating between the two. Leave a little space between pieces for even cooking. - Grill the kabobs:
Place skewers on the grill. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are pink and opaque and steak reaches your desired doneness. - Finish with garlic butter:
Remove from grill and immediately brush generously with prepared garlic butter. Sprinkle with extra parsley if desired. - Serve:
Serve hot with your favorite sides like grilled vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20–30 minutes before grilling.
- Ribeye or tenderloin can be substituted for sirloin.
- Smaller shrimp will cook faster—adjust grill time accordingly.
- Do not brush garlic butter on while grilling to avoid flare-ups.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob portion (¼ recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg