Introduction
Imagine tender, juicy steak and succulent shrimp grilled to perfection, paired with a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. Skewers Surf & Turf meets Chimichurri is a match made in culinary heaven, perfect for any occasion. This detailed recipe will guide you through creating this mouthwatering dish, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
Ingredients
For the Surf & Turf Skewers:
- Sirloin steak: 1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Large shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder: 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Bell peppers: 2, assorted colors, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Red onion: 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup
- Wooden or metal skewers: 8-10
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- Fresh parsley: 1 cup, packed
- Fresh cilantro: 1/2 cup, packed
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Red wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 1/2 cup
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Crushed red pepper flakes: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon