Description
Savor this delicious Grilled Steak and Shrimp Kabobs recipe featuring juicy top sirloin steak and succulent shrimp marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and spices. Perfectly grilled to achieve a smoky char and tender texture, these kabobs make an ideal main dish for a summer barbecue or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Meat and Seafood
- 2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into large pieces (1¼ to 1½ inches)
- 1 pound large shrimp, uncooked, peeled, deveined
Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak and Shrimp: Cut your top sirloin steak into uniform large cubes around 1¼ to 1½ inches to ensure even cooking. Keep the shrimp peeled and deveined, ready for skewering.
- Marinate the Meat and Shrimp: In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, combine the steak, shrimp, and all marinade ingredients. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Massage the marinade thoroughly over the steak and shrimp, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, flipping the bag occasionally to evenly distribute flavors.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Once marinated, alternate threading the steak and shrimp pieces onto skewers, leaving some space between each piece to allow even grilling. Discard any leftover marinade.
- Grill the Kabobs: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Arrange the skewers on the grill, ensuring they aren’t touching. Grill for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for an additional 5 minutes or until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness and the shrimp is opaque and firm. Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- To prevent skewers from burning, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using.
- For a smoky flavor, use charcoal or wood chips on your grill.
- Ensure shrimp and steak pieces are similarly sized for even cooking.
- Marinating for longer than 1 hour will increase flavor, up to 4 hours is recommended.
- Monitor shrimp carefully to avoid overcooking, as they cook faster than steak.
