Smoked Elk Steak & Shrimp

This smoked elk steak and shrimp recipe is perfect for summer grill season. Tender elk steak medallions, slow-smoked alongside buttery lemon shrimp. A delicious summer wild game recipe!

This recipe was developed in partnership with The Honest Bison. All opinions are our own.

We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Honest Bison to bring another simple recipe for summer grill season! Whether you have your own elk medallions in the freezer, or want to purchase some from The Honest Bison, these tender pieces of elk steak make for an easy summer wild game recipe.

Ingredients needed:

• 2 – 6 oz. The Honest Bison elk medallions
• 1 lb. large cooked shrimp – thawed
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 lemon
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. steak seasoning

How to make smoked elk steak and shrimp

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1. Preheat the grill or smoker to 450 degrees F. 
2. Melt the butter, then stir in the minced garlic. 
3. Add the shrimp to a large bowl, then pour the melted butter and garlic over the shrimp and toss to coat. Transfer to a large cast-iron or high-temp skillet.
4. Brush the elk medallions with olive oil, then season with the steak seasoning, and place them into the skillet with the shrimp. 
5. Cut the lemon into four wedges and squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp. 
6. Place the skillet onto the grill or smoker, over indirect heat, and cook until the internal temperature reaches about 130-135 for medium-rare, about 8-10 minutes.
7. Carefully remove the skillet from the grill or smoker. Let the elk medallions rest for a few minutes. While resting, using a spoon, toss the shrimp in the melted butter, then serve immediately.

Recipe FAQs and Notes

What are elk medallions?

Typically, elk medallions are cut from the tenderloin. They are very tender pieces of meat that are versatile for roasting, searing, or grilling.

Can you eat elk meat rare?

Elk meat has little fat, so you want to avoid overcooking it. For best results, cook to a medium-rare. You can eat elk meat rare, if preferred.

Recipe notes:

• Any size cooked shrimp will work. 
• Elk medallions are best served at medium-rare temperature. 
• Serve with a side of your favorite fresh vegetable or salad

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Enjoy these other elk recipes!

• Coffee-Rubbed Elk Tri-Tip – slow smoked to perfection
• Elk BBQ Brisket Sliders – an easy slow-cooker recipe
• Elk Carne Asada – perfect for elk steak tacos
• Beer-Braised BBQ Elk Short Ribs – slow-braised in beer and fall off the bone

Smoked Elk Steak & Shrimp Recipe