Surf and Turf Kabobs with chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients:

For Chimichurri Sauce:

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅔ cup minced shallot
  • ⅔ cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (or more to taste)

For Surf and Turf:

  • 3 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1″ cubes
  • 1 package (16 ounces) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Chimichurri Sauce:
  • Stir all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Leave at room temperature for two hours to allow flavors to meld.
  1. Surf and Turf:
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour to prevent burning.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F).
  • Cut beef into 1″ cubes and thread steak and shrimp onto skewers.
  • Brush oil onto skewers and then lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning every four minutes, until shrimp is done and steak reaches desired doneness.
  • Remove from heat, drizzle with chimichurri sauce, and serve.

Prep Time: 2 hours | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes | Servings: 6

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