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Steak and Shrimp Appetizers

Steak and Shrimp Appetizers are a tasty bite sized surf and turf for your parties, celebrations and holiday gatherings. Served up on party picks for easy serving.

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Steak and Shrimp Appetizers

Steak and shrimp appetizers are easy to make and make a fabulous presentation for parties! Simple to serve and even easier to eat! 

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How to Make Steak and Shrimp Appetizers:

Use your preferred method of cooking the steak. You can grill it or cook it in a cast iron skillet or grill pan on the stove top. Either way is fine, just don’t over cook it!

  • Bring steaks to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking. We used ribeye steaks, strip steaks are another great option.
  • Mix dry rub together: brown sugar, garlic, pepper, kosher salt and smoked paprika. 
  • Rub on all sides of steaks and prepare your grill. Or get your grill pan or cast iron skillet hot. 

2 Ribeye Steaks on the grill

  • Cook steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until they reach 130-135° for medium rare. Remove from heat and set aside 15 minutes before slicing.

Garlic Butter Shrimp in a pan

  • Meanwhile cook the shrimp. Add butter and minced garlic cloves to a skillet over medium heat. 
  • Add peeled and deveined shrimp. Cook for about 3- 5 minutes, stirring often until shrimp are pink and curled and no long have any gray spots. Shrimp should be 145° internal temperature. 
  • Remove to a bowl. 

Sliced ribeye steak on a cutting board

  • Thinly slice steak across the grain.

Rolled steak bites with shrimp on a toothpick

  • Roll steak slices and place on a appetizer pick and add a shrimp on the end. 
  • Repeat with remaining steak and shrimp. 
  • Serve these Steak and Shrimp bites with Horseradish Sauce or White Barbecue Sauce.

Surf and turf is always a crowd favorite and you can serve this appetizer for any holiday party or get together without breaking the bank.

How Much Steak and Shrimp for a Surf and Turf Appetizer:

We used 12 ounces of ribeye steak, any tender cut of steak will work. For the shrimp we used 12 ounces, 31-35 count. A medium to jumbo size shrimp will work best for these appetizers. 

Rolled Steak and Shrimp appetizers

Hosting an party or holiday dinner can be stressful. With a bit of planning, a few simple appetizers and easy cocktail recipes, you can pull it all together and enjoy the party with your friends and family. 

Rolled Steak bite with shrimp appetizer

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Easy Shrimp Appetizers

Easy Shrimp Appetizers to serve for parties and holiday gatherings.

Shrimp makes the perfect appetizer. It cooks so quickly and it is easy to make ahead of the party. Shrimp is a bit on the expensive side but if you have a whole buffet of appetizers you can add in a few other budget friendly options to keep it affordable. 

Easy Deviled Eggs are always a favorite for parties and you can’t go wrong with this classic Knorr Spinach Dip!

Try these Steak and Shrimp Appetizers for your upcoming holiday parties and celebrations! They are a surefire hit with the party crowd.

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Steak and Shrimp Appetizers

steak and shrimp skewer appetizers

Steak and Shrimp Appetizers are a tasty bite sized surf and turf for your parties, celebrations and holiday gatherings. Served up on party picks for easy serving.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Steak:

  • 12 oz ribeye or strip steak
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Shrimp:

  • 12 oz Shrimp (31-35 count), peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Fresh thyme for garnish *optional
  • Appetizer picks for serving
  • Optional serving sauces:
  • Horseradish Sauce
  • White Barbecue Sauce

Instructions

  1. Set steaks out 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Mix brown sugar, garlic, pepper, salt and smoked paprika together in a bowl and rub all over steaks.
  3. Prepare grill to about 350° fire or heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan.
  4. Cook steaks 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 130-135° for medium rare.
  5. Remove and set aside 15 minutes before slicing.
  6. While the steak rests, prepare the shrimp.
  7. Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Add garlic stirring to combine.
  8. Add shrimp and cook 3- 5 minutes, stirring often and flipping to cook on both sides until shrimp is pink and curled. When shrimp is cooked through there will no longer be translucent and gray. Should reach 145° internal temperature.
  9. Remove from pan and set aside.
  10. Thinly slice steak into as many slices as you have shrimp. I had about 20 shrimp.
  11. Roll steak slices up tightly and place on a appetizer pick and top with a shrimp.
  12. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
  13. Serve with horseradish sauce or white barbecue sauce if desired.

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