Grilled Surf & Turf Skewers with Chimichurri

Here’s a delicious recipe for Grilled Surf & Turf Skewers with Chimichurri, combining juicy steak, succulent shrimp, and a vibrant, herbaceous sauce to tie it all together. Perfect for summer grilling or impressing guests.

Grilled Surf & Turf Skewers with Chimichurri

🥩🦐 Ingredients

For the Skewers:

• 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1.5″ cubes

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks

• 1 zucchini, sliced into thick half-moons

• 1 red onion, cut into chunks

• Olive oil

• Salt & pepper

• Skewers (metal or soaked wooden skewers)

Optional Marinade (for steak & shrimp):

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp chili flakes

For the Chimichurri:

• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional), finely chopped

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Juice of half a lemon (optional)

🔪 Instructions

1. Marinate the Steak & Shrimp (Optional but recommended):

   • Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.

   • Toss the steak cubes and shrimp separately in the marinade and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.

2. Make the Chimichurri:

   • In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro (if using), garlic, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

   • Stir in olive oil and lemon juice.

   • Let sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to a few hours for deeper flavor).

3. Assemble the Skewers:

   • Thread steak, shrimp, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion onto skewers, alternating as you go.

   • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4. Grill the Skewers:

   • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

   • Grill skewers 2–3 minutes per side, turning often, until shrimp is opaque and steak reaches your desired doneness (medium-rare around 130–135°F).

   • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp!

5. Serve:

   • Remove skewers from grill and rest for a few minutes.

   • Drizzle generously with chimichurri or serve it on the side.

🥗 Suggested Sides:

• Grilled corn on the cob

• Garlic butter rice

• Roasted potatoes

• Crisp green salad