Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Print Version)

Tender grilled zucchini brushed with aromatic garlic butter and fresh herbs. Perfect summer side dish.

# What You Need:

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

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

08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

09 - Lemon wedges, for serving

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 until well combined.

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, ensuring even coverage.

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 while hot.

07 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

01 -

Zucchini transforms from blah to buttery charred perfection in under ten minutes
The garlic butter gets all caramelized and salty in the grill ridges
Everyone assumes you put way more effort into these than you actually did

02 -

Wooden skewers need a 30-minute soak in water or they'll char like campfire kindling
Don't crowd the skewers or the zucchini will steam instead of developing that charred flavor
The butter can burn if your heat is too high, so medium-high is your sweet spot

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Cut your zucchini slices the same thickness so they finish cooking at the same time
Let the skewers rest for 2 minutes after grilling so the butter has a moment to settle in
If your grill has hot spots, rotate the skewers halfway through cooking on each side