Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable Version)
Tender grilled zucchini brushed with aromatic garlic butter, ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Garlic Butter
04 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp lemon zest
→ Skewers & Garnish
10 - 8 wooden or metal skewers
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How-To:
01 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
02 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat, stir in parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
04 - Thread zucchini rounds, bell pepper, and red onion alternately onto skewers.
05 - Brush skewers generously with half of the garlic butter mixture.
06 - Place skewers on the grill. Cook 3-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and charred in spots.
07 - Remove from grill and brush immediately with remaining garlic butter.
08 - Arrange on a serving platter with lemon wedges. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The garlic butter seeps into every crevice, transforming simple zucchini into something crave-worthy
- They cook in minutes but look like you put serious thought into presentation
- Even vegetable skeptics find themselves reaching for just one more piece
02 -
- Do not skip the final brush of garlic butter after grilling—that is when the flavor really penetrates the warm vegetables
- Cutting everything roughly the same size prevents some pieces from turning to mush while others stay raw
- The butter can burn if the heat is too high, so keep an eye on your flame
03 -
- Cut your vegetables on a slight bias to create more surface area for that garlic butter to cling to
- Keep a small bowl of melted butter handy while grilling in case you want to add an extra brush mid-cook