Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable)
Tender grilled zucchini rounds basted with rich garlic butter for a simple, flavorful side dish ready in 25 minutes.
# 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 Steps:
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 -
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
- The garlic butter technique works on literally any vegetable you want to grill
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- Do not cut the zucchini too thin or they will turn to mush on the grill
- Brush with butter again halfway through cooking for the most intense flavor
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- Add cherry tomatoes between the zucchini rounds for color variety
- Use plant-based butter to make this completely vegan friendly