Surf and turf kebabs

Skirt steak and prawns combine for BBQ gold

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Serves

4 - 6

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

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These juicy steak and prawn kebabs are the ultimate surf and turf combo, grilled to perfection with courgette for that fresh, smokey hit. Add golden, crispy smashed potatoes and a side of charred asparagus, and you’ve got a spread that’s equal parts fancy and effortless.

It’s the kind of meal made for long afternoons, loud laughter, and a cold drink in hand. Simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to have everyone circling back for seconds.

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Ingredients

Kebabs
  • 400g Quality Mark beef skirt steaki

    cut into 2-3 cm cubes
  • 400g large prawns

    peeled and deveined
  • 3 courgettes

    sliced into 2cm rounds
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • metal skewers or wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes

Smashed potatoes
  • 500g baby potatoes

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • salt and pepper

  • a sprinkle of fresh rosemaryi

Grilled asparagus
  • 1 bunch asparagus

    trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • salt and pepper

For serving (optional)
  • fresh herbs

  • lemon juice

    a squeeze

Method

For the potatoes:
1

Boil baby potatoes in salted water for about 12–15 minutes, until fork-tender.

2

Drain and spread onto a baking tray or air fryer.

3

Gently smash each one with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, and herbs.

4

Roast at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, until golden and crispy on the edges.

For the kebabs:
1

Season steak cubes, prawns, and courgette slices with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.

2

Thread them onto skewers, alternating between steak, prawn, and courgette for a nice mix.

3

Heat your BBQ or grill to medium-high.

4

Cook the kebabs for about 2–3 minutes per side. Until the prawns turn pink and the steak is seared to your liking.

For the asparagus:
1

Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2

Grill for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until tender and slightly charred.

To serve:
1

Pile everything onto a big platter - kebabs, crispy potatoes, and asparagus.

2

Finish with a scatter of fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon if you like.

3

Best enjoyed hot off the grill with good company and a cold drink in hand.

Nutrition Information per Serving (318g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves and excludes the 'to serve' ingredients.

Energy1,353kJ (323 kcal)
Protein31.3g
Total Fat16.0g
Saturated Fat3.5g
Carbohydrate12.0g
Dietary Fibre2.8g
Sodium537mg
Iron3.1mg
Zinc4.6mg
Vitamin B121.3µg
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