Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Print Version)

Grilled zucchini rounds brushed with aromatic garlic butter, creating a tender and flavorful Mediterranean side dish ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir until thoroughly blended.
03 - Thread the zucchini rounds onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece to ensure even cooking and proper heat circulation.
04 - Brush the zucchini skewers generously with half of the garlic butter mixture, ensuring all surfaces are evenly coated.
05 - Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until the zucchini becomes tender and develops light char marks.
06 - Remove skewers from the grill and immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter mixture while hot for maximum flavor absorption.
07 - Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These skewers transform humble zucchini into smoky, tender perfection with minimal effort
  • The garlic butter creates that irresistible restaurant-style finish that makes everyone ask for seconds
02 -
  • Crowding the skewers makes zucchini steam instead of grill, so leave breathing room between pieces
  • That final butter brush after grilling is what makes these restaurant-quality, so don't skip it
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning
  • Cut all zucchini rounds the same thickness so everything finishes cooking at the same time

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