Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printer-Friendly)
Grilled zucchini rounds basted with rich garlic butter create 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 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 Advice:
01 -
- The garlic butter soaks into every nook and cranny of the zucchini rounds, creating these little pockets of concentrated flavor that make each bite feel like a discovery
- These skewers turn the most humble vegetable into something that feels special enough for company but simple enough for a Tuesday night
02 -
- If you're using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes beforehand or they'll burn and disintegrate on the grill
- Don't crowd the zucchini too tightly on the skewers or they'll steam instead of getting those desirable grill marks
03 -
- Use a grill basket if threading skewers feels like too much work, though you'll lose some of the charred surface area
- For extra flavor, let the zucchini rounds sit in some of the garlic butter for 15 minutes before grilling