Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable)

Juicy grilled zucchini with aromatic garlic butter and herbs

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds

→ Garlic Butter

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
09 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
03 - Thread the zucchini rounds onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
04 - Brush the zucchini generously with half of the garlic butter mixture.
05 - Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, turning once, until the zucchini is tender and lightly charred.
06 - Remove from the grill and immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter.
07 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using, and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The garlic butter creates this incredible sizzle sound that makes everyone gather around the grill
  • Zucchini holds up surprisingly well on skewers, getting smoky and tender without falling apart
02 -
  • Soggy zucchini happens when you slice it too thin or crowd the skewers too tightly
  • That final brush with butter right off the grill is what makes these taste restaurant worthy
03 -
  • Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the zucchini from the inside out, giving you more even results
  • Let the skewers rest for 2 minutes after grilling so the butter can soak into all those nooks and crannies

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