Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers Recipe
These Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender zucchini slices coated in a garlic-infused butter and olive oil mixture, grilled to perfection with smoky char marks and finished with a fresh lemon juice drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
Seasonings & Fats
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Wash and slice zucchinis into thick rounds or half-moons to ensure even cooking on the grill.
- Melt Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and add minced garlic. Let it simmer gently until fragrant to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Coat Zucchini: In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and the garlic butter mixture, tossing until the zucchinis are fully coated.
- Thread Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning, then thread the zucchini slices onto them.
- Grill Skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Place the zucchini skewers on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until the veggies are tender and have appealing char marks.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the grilled zucchini skewers with fresh lemon juice just before serving to add a bright, fresh flavor.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers helps prevent them from burning on the grill.
- For even cooking, slice zucchinis into uniform thickness.
- These skewers make a great side dish for grilled meats or as a vegetarian option.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different citrus note.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can broil the skewers in an oven or cook on a grill pan on the stovetop.
Keywords: Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers, Grilled Zucchini, Healthy Side Dish, Vegetarian Skewers, Summer Grill Recipe
