Garlic Butter Surf and Turf Kabobs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
596 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Surf and Turf Kabobs
Description
Garlic Butter Surf and Turf Kabobs feature equal portions of steak cut into sizeable chunks and large peeled shrimp, both tossed in olive oil with salt and black pepper before grilling. A garlic butter mixture made with melted butter, fresh parsley, minced garlic, garlic powder, lemon zest, and Italian herb blend is prepared separately. After grilling the skewers until the steak reaches medium doneness and shrimp are cooked through, the kabobs are brushed generously with this butter to add a rich, aromatic finish.
The combination highlights the savory quality of the beef and the sweet, tender texture of the shrimp, enhanced by the fresh garlic and herbs in the butter. Grilling imparts a slight char and smoky flavor to both components. This dish works well served directly off the grill as a main course with simple sides or salads.
A serving suggestion includes topping the kabobs with a quick chimichurri sauce, which adds bright, acidic notes balancing the richness of the garlic butter and meat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound steak cut into 1.5 inch chunks, top sirloin or other grilling steak, look for steak about 1.25 inches thick
- 1 pound Shrimp de-veined and shells removed, large
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
garlic butter
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, if using unsalted, add ½ teaspoon salt, salted
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- lemon zest from one small lemon
- 1 teaspoon italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence, dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all garlic butter ingredients and stir well. Set aside.
- In a bowl combine steak and shrimp. Toss with olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Skewer steak and shrimp and cook on a preheated grill, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking until cooked to desired doneness. (For me this was about 10 minutes for medium doneness on the steak)
- Brush garlic butter all over the steak and shrimp and serve.
Notes
- Prepare the garlic butter beforehand to have it ready for brushing immediately after grilling.
- Ensure shrimp and steak pieces are cut to uniform size for even cooking.
- Use fresh parsley and lemon zest in the butter for best flavor.
- Serve kabobs soon after grilling to maintain juiciness.
- Consider adding a chimichurri sauce for a fresh serving variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 596 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 596kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 400mg | 133% |
| Sodium | 1091mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 543IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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