Easy Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable)
Grilled zucchini rounds basted with rich garlic butter create a simple side or appetizer bursting with fresh flavor.
# What You 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 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 Tips:
01 -
- These skewers transform basic zucchini into something guests actually reach for first
- The garlic butter creates those caramelized edges that make vegetables taste like a treat
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with almost zero prep stress
02 -
- Do not cut the zucchini too thin or they will cook through before getting those grill marks we are after
- Keep some extra garlic butter aside to brush on during the last minute of grilling
- Metal skewers conduct heat and help cook the zucchini from the inside out
03 -
- Pat the zucchini dry before threading to avoid steaming instead of grilling
- Let the skewers rest for 2 minutes after grilling so the butter sets slightly