Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Print Version)
Tender grilled zucchini rounds brushed with aromatic garlic butter and herbs. Perfect summer side dish ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
→ Garlic Butter
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
09 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
03 - Thread the zucchini rounds onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
04 - Brush the zucchini generously with half of the garlic butter mixture.
05 - Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, turning once, until the zucchini is tender and lightly charred.
06 - Remove from the grill and immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter.
07 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using, and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The garlic butter creates this gorgeous caramelization that makes even vegetable skeptics come back for seconds
- They cook in about ten minutes flat but look like something from a restaurant menu
- You can prep everything ahead and just grill when guests arrive
02 -
- Dont be tempted to slice the zucchini thinner than half an inch or theyll turn into floppy sad discs instead of holding their shape on the grill
- The final brush with garlic butter right off the heat is what makes these taste restaurant quality, so dont skip this step
03 -
- Soak wooden skewers for at least thirty minutes before threading to prevent them from burning on the grill
- Room temperature zucchini grills more evenly than cold from the refrigerator, so let them sit out for about twenty minutes before cooking