Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Print Version)
Tender grilled zucchini rounds basted with rich garlic butter for a simple, flavorful side dish ready in 25 minutes.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ 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 Advice:
01 -
- The garlic butter soaks into every nook and cranny of the zucchini while grilling
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Soggy zucchini happens when you skip the salting step or overcrowd the grill
- Metal skewers conduct heat and help cook the zucchini from the inside out
03 -
- Slice zucchini into thicker rounds if they seem particularly large to prevent mushy centers
- Keep a small bowl of garlic butter near the grill for quick re-basting