BBQ Steak and Shrimp Kabobs
BBQ Steak and Shrimp Kabobs are a quick and easy appetizer or main dish perfect for holiday entertaining.
We made these surf and turf skewers for a birthday party and they were a huge hit. Serve them up as an appetizer or with pimento cheese twice baked potatoes for a date night dinner.
Ingredients for BBQ Steak and Shrimp Kabobs
- Steak: Ribeye, NY Strip or Sirloin
- Shrimp: Jumbo Shrimp
- Onion: Sweet onion or yellow onion
- Olive Oil
- Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub or Dry Rub Seasoning
- Out Grilling Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce or homemade bbq sauce
How to Grill BBQ Steak and Shrimp Kabobs Recipe
- Prepare a grill fire using hickory for smoke flavor. Soak bamboo skewers in water for about 10 minutes.
- Cut steaks into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Peel and devein the shrimp. Cut the onion into large petals.
- Thread steak, shrimp and onion petals onto skewers as shown and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Spray or brush skewers with olive oil on both sides.
- Season with rub.
- Place kabobs onto a hot grill over indirect fire. Cook with the grill closed for 5 minutes. Turn kabobs and cook another 3 minutes.
- Remove kabobs from grill and add a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil to the grill grate. Return kabobs to the grill and brush with bbq sauce. Close the grill and cook 2 minutes. Flip the kabobs and brush with barbecue sauce. Continue to cook another 2-3 minutes until steak bites and shrimp reach at least 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Storage: To store leftovers, remove from skewers and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Reheat: Place steak and shrimp in a pan with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring after a few minutes, cooking until heated through.
- Variations: Add additional vegetables to the skewers if desired. Bell peppers, mushrooms or zucchini are great options.
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BBQ Steak and Shrimp Kabobs
BBQ Steak and Shrimp Kabobs are a quick and easy appetizer or main dish perfect for holiday entertaining.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¾ pound steak ribeye, NY strip or sirloin
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ onion sliced into large petals
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub or favorite dry rub seasoning
- ½ cup Out Grilling Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce or homemade bbq sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 350° using hickory or oak for smoke flavor. Soak bamboo skewers in water for about 10 minutes.
- Cut steaks into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Peel and devein the shrimp. Cut the onion into large petals.
- Thread steak, shrimp and onion petals onto skewers as shown and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Spray or brush skewers with olive oil on both sides.
- Season with rub.
- Place kabobs onto a hot grill over indirect fire. Cook with the grill closed for 5 minutes. Turn kabobs and cook another 3 minutes.
- Remove kabobs from grill and add a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil to the grill grate. Return kabobs to the grill and brush with bbq sauce. Close the grill and cook 2 minutes. Flip the kabobs and brush with barbecue sauce. Continue to cook another 2-3 minutes until steak bites and shrimp reach at least 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage: To store leftovers, remove from skewers and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Reheat: Place steak and shrimp in a pan with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring after a few minutes, cooking until heated through.
- Variations: Add additional vegetables to the skewers if desired. Bell peppers, mushrooms or zucchini are great options.
