Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable)
Tender grilled zucchini rounds basted with rich garlic butter for an irresistible side dish ready in 25 minutes.
# What You 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 Tips:
01 -
- The garlic butter creates this incredible caramelization that you just cant get from regular seasoning
- These skewers turn humble zucchini into something people actually get excited about eating
02 -
- Dont skip brushing on extra butter while grilling, that second layer is what makes these taste restaurant quality
- Wooden skewers need to soak for 30 minutes or they'll burn, but metal ones work great without prep
03 -
- Cut your zucchini rounds exactly the same thickness so they finish cooking at the same time
- If your zucchini feels watery, sprinkle the rounds with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes before threading, then pat dry