Description
Juicy grilled steak and shrimp skewers paired with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and a zesty homemade chimichurri sauce. A bold and easy dish perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb beef steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 red onion, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Wood or metal skewers
For Chimichurri Sauce:
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the beef cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Thread steak, shrimp, bell pepper, and red onion onto skewers, alternating for color and balance.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until shrimp are opaque and steak is cooked to desired doneness.
- Meanwhile, make the chimichurri sauce by mixing parsley, 1/4 cup olive oil, pomegranate juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve hot skewers drizzled generously with the chimichurri sauce.
Notes
Substitute beef with chicken thighs for a lighter or more affordable option.
Use lemon juice or red wine vinegar if pomegranate juice isn’t available.
Add fresh chili or cayenne for extra heat.
Try zucchini or cherry tomatoes instead of bell peppers.
For a vegetarian version, use tofu or halloumi instead of meat and shrimp.
Store leftover skewers in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in skillet or toaster oven.
Chimichurri lasts 3–4 days refrigerated and can be used on eggs, rice, or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg