Surf And Turf

Around the Campfire

Surf and turf is a special camp dinner that still works on a portable griddle when the timing is right. Steak gets the first turn on the hot zone, then shrimp cooks quickly at the end.

Why This Recipe Works

Steak benefits from a short rest, which gives you the perfect window to cook shrimp. Garlic butter ties the two proteins together.

Quick Facts

• Serves: 4
• Heat zone: Medium-high
• Best for: Special dinners, seafood nights, steak nights
• Teaches: Staging two proteins

Shopping List

• Sirloin
• Shrimp
• Garlic butter
• Parsley
• Lemon

Home Prep

Portion steak and shrimp separately. Prepare garlic butter before the trip if desired.

Cooler Packing

Keep steak and shrimp cold in separate sealed containers.

Equipment

• Blackstone griddle
• Tongs
• Spatula
• Instant-read thermometer

Heat Zones

Use medium-high for the steak and shrimp, holding finished pieces on a cooler zone.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 4 portions
• 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons garlic butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Preheat the griddle to medium-high.
2. Place the steaks on the griddle and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until your preferred doneness is reached.
3. Remove steaks from the griddle and let rest off the heat, tented loosely with foil.
4. Add the shrimp to the hot griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until opaque and just firm.
5. Add garlic butter to both the resting steaks and the hot shrimp. Sprinkle both with chopped parsley.
6. Serve with lemon wedges.

Doneness

Cook steak to preferred doneness. Shrimp should be opaque and firm.

Common Mistakes

• Cooking shrimp too early.
• Skipping the steak rest.
• Adding garlic butter before the proteins are nearly done.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with potatoes, asparagus, corn, mushrooms, salad, rice, or over griddled vegetables. Offer Cajun seasoning or extra lemon wedges at the table.

Variations

• Add Cajun seasoning.
• Serve over rice.
• Add griddled vegetables.

Dietary Adaptations

• Gluten-free: As written if seasonings are verified.
• Dairy-free: Use oil instead of butter.
• Low-carb: Serve with vegetables.

Scaling

Cook steak first and shrimp last in small batches.

Weather Notes

Wind can reduce searing power. Keep batches small.

Leftovers

Use steak in breakfast burritos and shrimp in salads or wraps.

Kid Helper Tasks

Kids can set lemon wedges and sides away from the griddle.

Dragonfly Tip

Shrimp waits for steak, not the other way around.

Dragonfly Challenge

Serve one plate with potatoes and one over rice. Pick the better camp surf-and-turf format.