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5 Secrets to 20 Minute Dinners
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Surf’n Turf Foil Packs Recipe
Surf’n turf foil packs make a big deal for summer grilling and everyday meals. The foil packs are easy and quick to prepare with all ingredients, and they can be grilled, baked, or cooked on a stove. The best thing about this recipe is that it cooks the steak, seafood, and a variety of vegetables all at once.
Grill these surf and turf foil packs with only Old Bay seasoning, ground cumin, black pepper, and thyme. Enjoy with freshly squeezed lime juice to jazz up the flavor.
Why This Recipe Works?
This easy foil pack recipe works the best for busy moms, young professionals, and those who are rushing for dinner on busy weeknights. You can pack and refrigerate them until you are ready to cook.
Grilling both the main course and side dish in one pack is convenient and tastes better. Cooking all the ingredients in one foil pack certainly makes a delicious dish with a combined flavor of steak, shrimp, and vegetables.
It’s also a beginner-friendly recipe. The steak is juicy and tender after cooking in the foil pack for less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients for Surf’n Turf Foil Packs
This mouthwatering recipe calls for these ingredients:
- Sirloin steak
- Shrimp
- Corn
- Cherry tomatoes / grape tomatoes
- Red onion
- Lime
- Garlic
- Old Bay seasoning
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Ground cumin
- Ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
You may choose shrimp, lobster, crab, or scallops for seafood alternatives.
How to Make Surf’n Turf Foil Packs?
For this simple homemade recipe, first, prepare four 12-inch long aluminum foil rectangles.
Next, divide steak, shrimp, corn, tomato wedges, red onion slices, lime wedges, and garlic on each piece of foil. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, fresh thyme leaves, ground cumin, ground black pepper, and drizzle olive oil on top.
Wrap all ingredients in foil and roll up the edges to seal.
Heat the grill to high and grill for 8 to 10 minutes per side.
Serve immediately with freshly chopped parsley on top and lime wedges.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips:
- To make sure the steak is cooked evenly, ensure all cut pieces are the same size.
- You can always open the foil to check the cooking status. The dish is ready to serve once the shrimp become pink and the steak is cooked to your desired taste. Be careful with the steam when you open the foil to check the doneness.
- Sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning on the final dish if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steak should I use for Surf’n Turf foil packs?
Choose top sirloin steak for this recipe for the best result. You may also use a New York steak or ribeye but they are not as lean.
Can I cook Surf’n Turf foil packs without grilling?
Yes, you can also cook the surf and turf foil packs in the oven. Preheat the oven to 380°F (190°C), and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe has only 282 calories per serving.
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Surf'n Turf Foil Packs
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (250 grams) sirloin steak (diced)
- 1/2 lb (250 grams) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ears corn (chopped into 3 equal pieces)
- 4 cherry tomatoes (cut into wedges)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 limes cut in wedges
- 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Olive oil (to drizzle on top)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare four 12-inch (30cm) long aluminium foil sheets.
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Dice the steak into 1-inch (2.5cm) thick cubes and cut each ear of corn into 3 equal pieces.
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Divide steak, shrimp, corn, tomato wedges, red onion slices, lime wedges, and garlic slices on each piece of foil. Sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, fresh thyme leaves, ground cumin, and ground black pepper and drizzle olive oil on top.
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Fold the foil in half and roll up the edges to seal the food tightly inside.
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Heat the grill to high. Place the foil packs on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes per side. Remove the packs from the grill once the shrimp is cooked through and the steak is cooked to your desired doneness.
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Serve immediately with freshly chopped parsley on top and lime wedges. Sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning for serving if desired.
What temperature in oven and how long would you leave it. Also would it work on an indoor electric grill, I am thinking of getting a little one
Hi Donna. The oven instructions are included in the FAQ section in the post, before the recipe. Happy cooking!
Good
I will need to cook in the oven cuz I dont have a grill but I am wondering a couple of things … I am not crazy about the idea of adding the tomatoes so I was wondering if I could use fresh broccoli instead … if so … any advice about cooking it in the packets … I am also wondering about how long can you refrigerate uncooked packets prepared ahead of time … I love this idea but its just me now
Yes you can use broc for sure. You can refrigerate overnight without cooking.
As a avid backpacker I was happy to see one of my stand by meals.
We called them ZIP Packs. They were designed to simplify the need for cooking diffrent ingredients in a one camp fire or actually a large hot rock. How refreshing.
Love the name Zip packs!!!
Looks great and I can’t wait to try it but when I print the recipe there is no picture with it. Is there a way that I can print it with the image?
Many people complained about pictures in printing so I disabled it.
Hello Bee,
Many thanks for a FABULOUS recipe for the SURF N’Turf. Can I ask a quick question please? We don’t have “OLD BAY SEASONING” in Australia. What would be a suitable alternative please. Are you able to tell me which spices are used in “OLD BAY” please.
Thank you & Kind Regards
Cajun seasoning will also work for this recipe.
Seems like putting together beef & shrimp in a sealed foil would overcook the shrimp.
No they are fine if you use raw shrimp.
Hi Bee, what are your thoughts of using filet mignon instead of the sirloin? Also if you cut the corn into thirds, that will only give you 6 pieces. Your video shows putting 3 pieces of corn in the foil packet? The recipes says 4 servings. Are you only making 2 packets, not 4? Thanks! Ally
You may make two large foil packs or four small ones with the same amount of ingredients. The recipe serves enough for 4 people.