Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable version)

Tender grilled zucchini with rich garlic butter glaze, ready in 25 minutes for a perfect side dish.

# 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

# Directions:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • The garlic butter creates an irresistible aroma that draws everyone to the grill
  • These skewers come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have
  • Even self-proclaimed zucchini skeptics ask for seconds after one bite
02 -
  • Using wooden skewers requires soaking them for at least 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning on the grill
  • Cutting the zucchini too thin will make them fall apart, while too thick means they will not cook through properly
  • Keep some extra garlic butter aside for brushing during grilling rather than using any that has touched the raw zucchini
03 -
  • Prep the garlic butter in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week, then just melt and brush when ready
  • If your zucchini is especially large, consider slicing the rounds in half to make half-moons that will cook more evenly

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