Description
Deliciously grilled zucchini skewers infused with garlic and butter, perfect for summer gatherings.
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
- Prepare the Zucchini: Wash and slice the zucchinis into thick rounds or half-moons.
- Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and add minced garlic, simmering until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic butter, tossing to coat.
- Skewer the Zucchini: Thread the coated zucchini onto skewers.
- Grill to Perfection: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Finish with Freshness: Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the grilled skewers before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate zucchini in garlic butter for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zucchini skewers, garlic butter, grilling, summer recipes, vegetarian