Description
Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers are a deliciously easy-to-make dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. Fresh zucchini is marinated in a rich garlic butter sauce and grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, charred skewers that are perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners. These skewers make for a stunning appetizer or side dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Wash and slice zucchinis into thick rounds or half-moons for even cooking.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and simmer until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic butter until well coated.
- Thread the zucchini onto skewers (soak wooden skewers in water first).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until tender with char marks.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over skewers before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg