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Steak Diablo with Grilled Shrimp is a masterpiece of taste, fire, and presentation.
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Diablo Steak

Diablo Steak is a fiery twist that's perfect for Halloween night—or any night you're craving some bacon-wrapped filet mignon topped with spicy shrimp and drenched in a bubbling Diablo sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Filets:

  • 3-4 Filet Mignon
  • 3-4 Sliced Bacon
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Canola Oil as needed

Shrimp:

Diablo Sauce:

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter
  • ½ cup Chipotle in Adobo puree
  • 2 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Minced Jalapenos
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt

Instructions

  • Carefully wrap one whole slice of bacon around each filet and pin with a toothpick, string or a grilling pin.
  • Slather your steaks with oil and season with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place the steaks in the fridge for 40 minutes to dry brine. Pull the steaks out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat your grill to medium high heat temperature (around 375F) for direct cooking. Add your steak to the grill to cook for 3-3.5 minutes per side or until 120F internal. Make sure to sear off the bacon as well to get nice and crispy. Once the steaks are done, pull off and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Add the skillet to the grill at a slightly lower temperature (around 325F) along with clarified butter. Add my cowboy candy seasoning to the shrimp and mix together. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they develop into a nice “C” shape and change from opaque to white. When done, pull off and let shrimp rest.
  • Add another skillet to the grill along with all the ingredients for the diablo sauce. Bring to a simmer with the butter bubbling. Pull off when simmering
  • Slice into your steaks and serve with your shrimp. Pour the diablo sauce over the top and enjoy!!

Notes

Pro Tip: How to Make Clarified Butter
Clarified butter is liquid gold for cooking over fire—it’s pure butterfat that won’t burn like regular butter. To make it, drop a stick of butter into a small skillet or saucepan over low heat and let it melt slowly. You’ll notice the milk solids sinking to the bottom and a thin foam rising to the top.
Once the butter turns clear and golden, skim off the foam and carefully pour the liquid into a jar, leaving the white solids behind. That’s your clarified butter. It’s rich, nutty, and built for high-heat cooking—perfect for searing shrimp, steak, or anything that deserves a little buttery fire flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 342mg | Sodium: 2650mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1822IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 5mg