Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable)

Tender grilled zucchini rounds brushed with aromatic garlic butter and fresh 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
03 - Thread zucchini rounds onto skewers, spacing pieces evenly to promote uniform cooking.
04 - Brush zucchini skewers generously with half the garlic butter mixture, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, turning once, until zucchini is tender and shows light char marks.
06 - Remove skewers from grill and immediately brush with remaining garlic butter while hot.
07 - Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired and accompany with fresh lemon wedges.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The garlic butter creates this incredible sizzle sound when it hits the grill that makes everyone gather around
  • Zucchini becomes surprisingly meaty and satisfying when charred, especially with that salty Parmesan finish
02 -
  • Don't crowd the grill or the zucchini will steam instead of char, leaving you with mushy rounds instead of crispy ones
  • That final brush with garlic butter after grilling is absolutely crucial, it's what makes the zucchini taste restaurant-quality
03 -
  • Pat the zucchini dry with paper towels before threading them, excess water prevents proper charring
  • Let the skewers rest for just a minute after brushing with the final butter so it has time to soak in

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