Easy Mixed Grill
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Marinated beef tenderloin steak, sausage, and shrimp take on a romantic touch when skewered and grilled. For a Valentine's Day menu, note how the shrimp face each other in a heart shape.


Easy Mixed Grill

by 1  person

read comments

add your rating
add a comment
Servings: Makes 2 servings.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Beef, Beef Marinades, Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Shrimp, Marinated Shrimp, Marinated Steak, Pork Sausage, Sausage
 
savings in
change zip
 
Ingredients
  • 2  3- to 4-oz.
    beef tenderloin steaks (cut 3/4-inch thick)
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1 
    sweet Italian sausage link, cut into 1-1/2 to 2-inch slices
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 4 
    jumbo shrimp, 16 to 20 per lb., peeled and deveined
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 4  6-inch
    wooden skewers
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4  cup
    fresh lime juice or lemon juice
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.
    olive oil
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  Tbsp.
    chopped fresh cilantro
    see savings
    On Sale
  •  
    Fresh cilantro sprigs
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1  recipe
    Herb Ketchup (see recipe)
    see savings
    On Sale
add ingredients to list

Directions
1.
Place meats and shrimp in resealable bag set in shallow dish. Soak skewers in water.
2.
In bowl stir together lime juice, garlic, olive oil, cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; pour in bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator up to 2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain; discard marinade. Thread 2 shrimp on each of 2 skewers. Thread sausage on remaining skewers.
3.
For charcoal grill, place sausages on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill 15 minutes or until juices run clear and no pink remains (160 degrees F), turning frequently. Grill steaks 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare, turning once. Grill shrimp skewers 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp are opaque.
4.
Place steaks on platter. Add cilantro sprigs. Remove shrimp from skewers; place atop each steak, forming heart shape. Add sausage kabob. Serve with Herbed Ketchup. Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 511, Total Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 21 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Sodium 833 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 7%, Iron 27%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Related Recipe
Camarao con Coco
Camarao con Coco

The name translates as grilled shrimp in coconut milk sauce. This dish appears in similar forms in the Caribbean and Creole Louisiana. If you can't find fresh malagueta chiles, substitute a tabasco or jalapeno chile.

 Articles
Cereal Trail Mix for Moms (and Kids) on the Go
... snacking into something a little more interesting (and healthy). Inspired by this Crunchy Cereal Trail Mix... into a large plastic zip bag (easy, right?). Then I checked to make sure it was sealed properly... read more...
3 Things to Make With...Coleslaw Mix
... with coleslaw mix makes for an excellent accompaniment to grilled tilapia. Create Your Own Personalized Shopping...: Devotees of those prepackaged mixed-green salads might do well to snap up a couple bags of coleslaw mix...'d do with 10 full bags of coleslaw mix), but it's surprisingly versatile as well. Where once we might... read more...
How to Mix a Bloody Good Bloody Mary
... is really a simple mix of vodka and tomato juice, but it's the added ingredients -- everything from... make this Bloody Mary quick and easy to prepare, without sacrificing any flavor. A splash... family-friendly summer brunch. From Mint Juleps to Mojitos, learn to mix like a master with all our... read more...
Food Blogs We Love
Weekend Eats
sweet and smokey BBQ sauce. It's very easy to make, just marinate your chicken beforehandwhile slather on your sauce, keeping your grill at 375. Check for doneness with a meatbasil and leftover roasted grape tomatoes mixed in. Fill your peppers full with the rice read more...
Forget Food Trends. What Will YOU Be Eating in 2012?
delicious, healthy, and easy to cook at home. HowIt's inexpensive, easy-to-make, endlesslythen roast in oven; grill. Sample recipe: ChipotlePan-sear; oven bake; grill; broil. Sample recipealmonds: As a snack; mixed with dried fruit; baked read more...
The Mt. Ogden Burger. So simple, so perfect!
lb patties and place on hot grill. Cook to desired donenesscooked, place slices of ham on grill to give a quick warm up andslice of swiss cheese and shut grill for 15-30 seconds. When cheesethe idea is ketchup and mayo mixed together with a dash of garlic read more...
see more blogs
 Videos
Roast Beef Chuck Smoke recipe by the BBQ Pit Boys
Weber Grills - Apple-Brined Turkey with Big Time Gravy Recipe
See all Videos
More Great Recipe Ideas from Better Homes and Gardens