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Surf And Turf Kebabs with Chimichurri Sauce

A perfect backyard dinner that combines juicy steak, tender shrimp, and a vibrant chimichurri sauce for a flavorful meal that's simple and quick.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Argentinian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the kebabs
  • 1 pound steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes Ribeye or sirloin both work.
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Tails on or off is up to you.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Plus more for the grill.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Or regular paprika.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 package Wood or metal skewers Soak wood skewers in water for 20 minutes.
For the chimichurri sauce
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Can substitute with more parsley.
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the steak cubes and shrimp dry. This helps them sear instead of steam.
  2. Toss steak with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Do the same with shrimp in a separate bowl.
  3. Thread skewers alternating steak and shrimp, or keep steak and shrimp on separate skewers if you want to control cooking times more closely.
Cooking
  1. Heat the grill or a grill pan to medium high. Oil the grates.
  2. Cook steak skewers first for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on your preferred doneness.
  3. Cook shrimp skewers for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Rest the steak for a few minutes and drizzle everything with chimichurri.
Chimichurri
  1. In a bowl, mix chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Taste and adjust to your liking.

Notes

For best results, use a thermometer for steak; aim for about 130 to 135 F for medium rare.