Description
These savory and easy garlic butter zucchini skewers are a perfect appetizer or side dish that everyone will love. Featuring tender zucchini rounds coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, lightly seasoned, and grilled to perfection, these skewers offer a delicious, healthy way to enjoy vegetables with a smoky charred finish. Quick to prepare and cook, they make a great addition to any meal or summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3–4 medium zucchini, cut into thick rounds or half-moons
Garlic Butter Sauce
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings & Garnish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare skewers and zucchini: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking. Meanwhile, wash and cut the zucchini into thick rounds or half-moons for easy threading onto the skewers.
- Make garlic butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic. Stir in olive oil, then remove from heat.
- Thread zucchini onto skewers: Carefully thread the zucchini pieces onto the soaked skewers, leaving space between each piece to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Season and baste zucchini: Sprinkle the zucchini evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a brush to generously coat all sides of the zucchini with the prepared garlic butter sauce.
- Grill the skewers: Preheat your grill, grill pan, or oven broiler to medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 3–4 minutes on each side, turning once, until the zucchini is tender with a light char. During grilling, brush the zucchini with remaining garlic butter for maximum flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the cooked skewers to a platter and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Optionally, sprinkle with red pepper flakes or add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra zest before serving.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers in water prevents burning during grilling.
- Adjust garlic amount based on your preference for garlic intensity.
- To make this dish spicier, add extra red pepper flakes when brushing the garlic butter.
- Can be cooked under the oven broiler if a grill is unavailable.
- Use fresh zucchini for best texture and flavor.
