Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers (Printable Version)

Tender grilled zucchini brushed with aromatic garlic butter, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. A perfect Mediterranean summer side.

# 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 (optional)

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.

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.

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

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The charred edges combined with that sizzling garlic butter create something that tastes way more impressive than the simple prep work suggests
These skewers turn even zucchini skeptics into believers, especially when they come off the grill with those gorgeous grill marks

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I learned the hard way that overcrowding the grill makes zucchini steam instead of char, so give those skewers room to breathe
Brushing the skewers right when they come off the grill is the secret step that makes the butter soak in perfectly

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If your grill is running hot, move the skewers to a cooler part of the grates if they are charring too quickly
Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the zucchini from the inside out, which can actually help them cook faster and more evenly