Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable)
Tender grilled zucchini rounds basted with rich garlic butter for a simple, flavorful side or appetizer.
# 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The zucchini stays tender inside while getting those gorgeous char marks outside
- That garlic butter soaks into every nook and cranny, making even zucchini skeptics ask for seconds
02 -
- Wooden skewers need a 30 minute soak or they will burn and ruin everything
- Brush the skewers not the zucchini directly for better coverage and less mess
03 -
- Let the butter mixture sit for 10 minutes before brushing so the garlic flavor really develops
- Room temperature zucchini grills more evenly than cold straight from the fridge