Description
Delicious garlic butter zucchini skewers, perfect for summer grilling and a great way to highlight fresh produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs, chopped (Basil or Parsley)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing zucchini, cutting off the ends, and slicing into 1-inch rounds.
- Make the garlic butter by melting unsalted butter in a small saucepan, then adding minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir for about 2 minutes.
- Skewer the zucchini rounds onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even cooking.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the skewered zucchini, reserving some for later basting.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with reserved garlic butter.
- Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
Ensure wooden skewers are soaked for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Avoid overcooking to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 skewer)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini, skewers, garlic butter, summer recipes, vegetarian grilling
