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.
Servings: 20 appetizers
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
- Set steaks out 30 minutes before cooking.
- Mix brown sugar, garlic, pepper, salt and smoked paprika together in a bowl and rub all over steaks.
- Prepare grill to about 350° fire or heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan.
- Cook steaks 4-5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 130-135° for medium rare.
- Remove and set aside 15 minutes before slicing.
- While the steak rests, prepare the shrimp.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Add garlic stirring to combine.
- 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.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- Thinly slice steak into as many slices as you have shrimp. I had about 20 shrimp.
- Roll steak slices up tightly and place on a appetizer pick and top with a shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
- Serve with horseradish sauce or white barbecue sauce if desired.