Irresistible Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers Recipe
These Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers are a flavorful and simple grilled side dish perfect for summer cookouts or a healthy weeknight meal. Tender zucchini slices are coated in a fragrant garlic butter and olive oil blend, then grilled to perfection with delicious char marks and a fresh lemon juice finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Skewers
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thick rounds or half-moons
Garlic Butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Seasoning & Finishing
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and slice them evenly into thick rounds or half-moon shapes to ensure they cook uniformly on the grill.
- Make garlic butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and simmer for a few minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Coat the zucchini: In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and the warm garlic butter. Toss well to evenly coat each piece with the flavorful mixture.
- Skewer the zucchini: Thread the coated zucchini slices onto wooden skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning during grilling.
- Preheat and grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C). Place the zucchini skewers on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve tender zucchini with attractive char marks.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and drizzle fresh lemon juice over the skewers to enhance brightness and flavor. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving.
- Wooden skewers must be soaked to prevent burning on the grill.
- Adjust cooking time depending on the thickness of the zucchini slices.
- Can be made on an indoor grill pan or stovetop grill if outdoor grill is unavailable.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine or only use olive oil and garlic.
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