Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Print View)
Tender grilled zucchini basted with rich garlic butter for a simple, flavorful side dish ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch thick rounds
→ Garlic Butter
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
08 - Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
09 - Extra chopped parsley
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
03 - Thread the zucchini rounds onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
04 - Brush the zucchini generously with the garlic butter mixture on all sides.
05 - Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, turning once, until the zucchini is tender and has light grill marks. Brush with additional garlic butter during grilling for extra flavor.
06 - Remove from the grill and, if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and extra parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you fussed forever
- The garlic butter seeps into every nook while grilling, creating these incredible caramelized edges
02 -
- Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the zucchini from the inside out, giving you more even doneness than wooden ones
- Letting the melted butter cool for just 2 minutes before mixing prevents the garlic from turning bitter and sharp
03 -
- Save any leftover garlic butter in the fridge and toss it with roasted vegetables or pasta later
- If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes so they don't burn and disintegrate on the grill