Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable)

Tender grilled zucchini brushed with aromatic garlic butter and herbs

# 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 (optional)
09 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

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 Hacks:

01 -
  • The garlic butter creates this incredible sizzle and aroma that makes everyone gather around the grill
  • They are elegant enough for dinner parties yet simple enough for Tuesday nights
02 -
  • I once skipped the lemon zest and the whole dish tasted flat, that little bit of brightness makes all the difference
  • Do not crowd the grill or the zucchini will steam instead of getting those charred edges we want
03 -
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes in the butter adds just enough heat to make things interesting
  • Let the skewers rest for 2 minutes after grilling so the butter has time to soak in

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