Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable version)
Tender grilled zucchini glazed with savory garlic butter for a quick, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
# 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 It:
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The garlic butter creates this incredible savory coating that makes even zucchini skeptics reach for seconds
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put way more effort into it
02 -
- Do not skip brushing on additional garlic butter while grilling because that second coat creates the most incredible caramelized flavor
- Wooden skewers need to soak for at least 30 minutes before grilling or they will burn and ruin your whole vibe
03 -
- Room temperature zucchini grills more evenly than cold from the fridge, so let it sit out while you prep the garlic butter
- Make extra garlic butter because you will want to brush it on everything, including whatever else you are grilling alongside the zucchini