Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printer-friendly)
Tender grilled zucchini rounds basted with rich garlic butter for a simple, flavorful side or appetizer ready in 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 Guide:
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 to incorporate.
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, ensuring even coverage.
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 turn ordinary zucchini into something people actually get excited about eating
- The garlic butter creates this incredible caramelization that makes even zucchini skeptics ask for seconds
02 -
- Do not crowd the skewers because the zucchini needs that direct heat contact to develop those charred sweet spots
- Brush on additional garlic butter right after they come off the grill while they are still hot so it melts into every nook
03 -
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before threading so they do not burn on the grill
- Cut all your zucchini rounds to the same thickness so they finish cooking at the same time