Surf and Turf Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce
Elevate your summer grilling with these delightful Surf and Turf Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce. This recipe combines tender sirloin steak and juicy jumbo shrimp, both grilled to perfection and drizzled with a zesty, herb-infused chimichurri sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or casual BBQs, these kabobs are not only flavorful but also visually stunning, making them an impressive centerpiece for any meal. With quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, you can create a dish that satisfies your guests and leaves them craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sirloin steak (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 16 ounces jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, cilantro)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, shallots, herbs, jalapeno, sea salt, and cayenne in a bowl. Set aside.
- Marinate the steak cubes in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Assemble the kabobs by threading marinated steak cubes and shrimp onto skewers alternately.
- Grill skewers for about 5 minutes on each side until shrimp are opaque and steak reaches desired doneness.
- Drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg