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Perfect Grilled Surf and Turf Duo Recipe with Garlic Butter Shrimp and NY Strip Steak

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A quick and easy grilled surf and turf recipe featuring juicy NY strip steaks paired with garlic butter shrimp, perfect for celebrations or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 NY strip steaks (about 10–12 ounces each), preferably USDA choice or better
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on or off)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Remove the NY strip steaks from the fridge about 30 minutes before grilling to bring them to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels, brush lightly with olive oil, and season both sides generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  3. Toss the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce, coating them evenly. Reserve any leftover butter for basting later.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high (about 450°F). Clean and oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
  5. Place steaks on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature 130-135°F). Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness. Flip only once to get a perfect crust.
  6. When steaks have about 4 minutes left, place shrimp on the grill in a grill basket or skewered. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Baste occasionally with reserved garlic butter.
  7. Remove steaks from grill and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5-7 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Toss grilled shrimp again in the remaining garlic butter if desired, then sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  9. Serve steak and shrimp side by side, spooning any extra garlic butter over the top. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Bring steaks to room temperature before grilling for even cooking. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure perfect doneness. Avoid overcrowding the grill to prevent steaming. Baste shrimp with garlic butter while grilling to keep moist. Let steak rest loosely tented with foil to keep crust crisp and juices inside. Shrimp cooks quickly; watch carefully to avoid rubbery texture.

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Keywords: grilled surf and turf, garlic butter shrimp, NY strip steak, grilling recipe, easy steak recipe, seafood and steak, backyard barbecue

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