Looking for something tasty and easy to make on the BBQ? These surf and turf BBQ skewers are a perfect choice. Tender steak and juicy shrimp come together on one stick, with a fresh touch of lemon. They grill fast, look fancy, and taste amazing. Ideal for a sunny evening with family or friends!
Grilled Surf and Turf Skewers - Quick and Tasty
Surf and turf… have you heard of it? It means meat and seafood in one dish. In the USA, almost every steakhouse has it on the menu. And in the Netherlands, you see it more and more often too.
When BBQ season started, I wanted to make my own fun version. And I wanted it simple.
So I tested a lot! Different steak cuts, slice sizes, grill times… all to make sure the steak and shrimp cook evenly. Not raw, not dry-just right. These skewers are quick to grill and taste fresh and fancy. The steak is soft, the shrimp juicy, and that lemon adds a nice little zing. The smoky BBQ flavor makes it even better!
Tips - Make It Foolproof
- Shrimp: Use large shrimp or peeled jumbo prawns. Make sure to remove the dark vein (digestive tract). If you see a black line on the back, carefully slice it open and pull it out with the tip of a knife. Rinse under cold water.
- Steak: Sirloin steak works well. Want something extra fancy? Use tenderloin. Cut the meat into even cubes (1½ x 1½ cm) so it cooks evenly with the shrimp.
- Lemon: Use organic lemon because you'll grill it with the skin. That gives a nice, fresh flavor.
- Oil: Sunflower oil is great because it doesn't burn fast and has no strong taste.
- Wooden skewers: Soak them in water for at least 1 hour before grilling so they don't burn.
- Hygiene tip: Keep raw meat and shrimp in separate containers in the fridge. Only thread them onto skewers just before grilling to avoid bacteria.
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📖 Recipe
RECIPE CARD
Ingredients
- 16 large shrimp, deveined
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 pound steak, 1 x 1 inch cubes (1 ½
- 1 lemon, organic
- salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- Put the sunflower oil in a bowl. Add the shrimp and steak cubes. Mix well so everything is lightly coated with oil.16 large shrimp, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 1 pound steak
- Cut the lemon in half, then cut each half into 4 wedges. These will go between the shrimp on the skewer.1 lemon
- Take a skewer and thread in this order: 2 steak cubes, 2 shrimp, 1 lemon wedge, 2 more shrimp, 2 steak cubes again
- Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.salt and pepper
- Heat your BBQ until it's nice and hot. You can place the skewers straight on the grill or use a grill tray (that's easier to clean).
- Grill for 3-4 minutes on one side. Turn them over and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes. The shrimp should turn pink, and the steak should stay juicy.
- Serve the skewers hot, with an extra lemon wedge on the side for extra flavor.
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