Introduction

These Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers are a simple and flavorful way to enjoy fresh summer squash. They’re perfect as a light side dish or a tasty appetizer straight from the grill. The combination of garlic butter and lemon juice adds a bright, savory touch.

The image shows close-up views of skewers on a grill, each skewer holding alternating thick pieces of grilled zucchini and golden, slightly charred cubes of halloumi cheese. The zucchini pieces are dark green on the edges with a soft pale green center, while the halloumi cubes have a crispy, browned outside with visible herbs and a slightly oily shine. The skewers are arranged diagonally on black grill racks, with the lighting highlighting the juicy, textured surfaces of the grilled vegetables and cheese. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis, sliced
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

Step 1: Wash and slice the zucchinis into thick rounds or half-moons to ensure even cooking.
Step 2: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and let it simmer gently until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and the garlic butter mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 4: Thread the zucchini slices onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
Step 5: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (200°C). Grill the zucchini skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and marked with grill char.
Step 6: Remove the skewers from the grill and drizzle fresh lemon juice over them. Serve hot for the best flavor.

Tips & Variations

Try adding a sprinkle of freshly chopped herbs like parsley or basil before serving for an extra burst of freshness.
For a spicy kick, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes into the garlic butter mixture.
If you don’t have a grill, these skewers can be cooked under a broiler or on a grill pan indoors.

Storage

Store any leftover grilled zucchini skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving to avoid overcooking and losing texture.

How to Serve

The image shows close-up grilled skewers with two layers per piece, alternating between thick, golden-brown tofu cubes with a charred, slightly crispy texture and bright green zucchini slices with light grill marks. The tofu has a shiny, glistening surface with black pepper and small bits of herbs on top, while the zucchini edges appear fresh and firm. The skewers rest on a hot black grill plate with small oil bubbles and charred bits visible around them. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen zucchini for this recipe?

Fresh zucchini works best for the skewers as frozen zucchini can become mushy and release excess water when grilled.

How do I prevent the zucchini from sticking to the grill?

Make sure your grill grates are clean and well-oiled before cooking. Also, coating the zucchini with olive oil and garlic butter helps reduce sticking.

Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers Recipe

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These Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers are a flavorful and healthy grilled vegetable side dish, featuring tender zucchini slices coated in a rich garlic butter and olive oil mixture, perfect for summer cookouts or a light meal.

Author: Daniel
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal

Ingredients

Scale

Zucchini

2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thick rounds or half-moons

Garlic Butter Sauce

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 the zucchini: Wash and slice the zucchinis into thick rounds or half-moon shapes to ensure even cooking on the grill.
Make garlic butter sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and simmer gently until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
Coat zucchini: In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and the garlic butter mixture. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
Skewer the zucchini: Thread the coated zucchini slices onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water beforehand to prevent burning on the grill.
Grill skewers: Preheat the 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 until the zucchini is tender and has char marks.
Finish and serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and drizzle fresh lemon juice over them before serving while hot.

Notes

Soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes prevents them from burning on the grill.
You can substitute unsalted butter with salted butter but adjust salt accordingly.
For added flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.
If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the skewers on a grill pan or under the broiler.

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