Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Print Version)
Tender grilled zucchini rounds basted with rich garlic butter for a simple, flavorful side dish.
# 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 seeps into every grilled nook and cranny creating layers of flavor in every bite
- They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you spent all afternoon planning them
02 -
- Overcrowding the skewers prevents even cooking so leave a little breathing room between each zucchini round
- Brushing with additional garlic butter halfway through grilling creates that irresistible restaurant quality finish
03 -
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning on the grill
- Let the grilled skewers rest for 2 minutes before serving so the flavors settle and the zucchini becomes even more tender