Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers Recipe

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.

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

1. Step 1: Wash and slice the zucchinis into thick rounds or half-moons to ensure even cooking.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and the garlic butter mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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

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

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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

1. Prepare the zucchini: Wash and slice the zucchinis into thick rounds or half-moon shapes to ensure even cooking on the grill.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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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