Description
These Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers are a quick and delicious grilled side dish featuring tender zucchini rounds brushed with a flavorful garlic butter and herb mixture. Perfect for summer cookouts or an easy weeknight meal, they deliver a wonderful charred taste and buttery aroma that complements any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium temperature, ensuring it’s ready for cooking the zucchini skewers evenly and quickly.
- Prepare garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a savory seasoning blend.
- Assemble skewers: Thread the sliced zucchini rounds onto the skewers, leaving slight gaps between each piece for even cooking and flavor penetration.
- Brush with garlic butter: Generously brush the prepared garlic butter mixture over the zucchini on the skewers, coating all sides to impart rich flavor.
- Grill the skewers: Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill until the zucchini is tender and has developed appealing char marks.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
- Adjust seasoning with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary if desired.
- Serve immediately for optimum freshness and flavor.
- These skewers make a great side for grilled meats or a vegetarian meal.
