Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers grilled to perfection with a flavorful garlic butter and herb marinade. Perfect as a healthy side dish or appetizer, these tender zucchini rounds are enhanced with aromatic garlic, oregano, and a buttery glaze, then grilled until lightly charred and tender.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Seasoning & Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Equipment
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat to ensure an even cooking temperature for the zucchini skewers.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Thread Zucchini on Skewers: Carefully thread the sliced zucchini rounds onto the skewers, leaving slight spacing between each piece to allow for even cooking and proper heat circulation.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over all sides of the zucchini skewers to infuse them with rich flavor.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the zucchini skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and has a light char for added smoky flavor.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Feel free to substitute dried oregano with Italian seasoning for a more complex herbal flavor.
- Adjust salt and garlic amounts to taste preferences.
- These skewers can be cooked on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill is not available.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or a plant-based margarine.
