Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Print Version)
Tender grilled zucchini brushed with 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 Cook:
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 transforms ordinary zucchini into something people actually get excited about
- These skewers cook in minutes and make even skeptics reach for seconds
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- Overcrowding the skewers makes the zucchini steam instead of grill, so leave breathing room between pieces
- Brushing with additional garlic butter during grilling is what keeps these from drying out
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- Use metal skewers or soak wooden ones for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning
- Cut zucchini into uniform rounds so everything finishes cooking at the same time