Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable)
Tender grilled zucchini with rich garlic butter makes 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat 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 thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Thread zucchini rounds onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces to ensure even heat distribution and cooking.
04 - Brush zucchini generously with garlic butter mixture on all sides, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Place skewers on preheated grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, turning once, until zucchini is tender and displays attractive grill marks. Baste with remaining garlic butter during cooking for enhanced flavor.
06 - Remove from grill and immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The garlic butter creates this incredible caramelization that makes even vegetable skeptics reach for seconds
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer planning
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes beforehand or theyll char and burn on the grill
- Dont skip the space between zucchini rounds or theyll steam instead of getting those gorgeous grill marks
03 -
- Cut zucchini into uniform rounds so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Keep a small bowl of extra garlic butter near the grill for brushing during those final minutes