Description
These Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers are a quick and flavorful grilled side dish featuring tender zucchini slices brushed with a savory garlic butter and seasoned with oregano. Perfect for a healthy appetizer or accompaniment, they grill to a delicious charred perfection in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Seasoning & Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Tools
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Set your grill to medium heat to prepare for cooking the zucchini skewers evenly and develop a nice char.
- Prepare garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, mixing well to incorporate all the flavors.
- Assemble zucchini skewers: Thread the sliced zucchini rounds onto the skewers, leaving slight spacing between each piece to allow for even grilling and proper heat circulation.
- Brush with garlic butter: Generously coat the zucchini skewers with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring each piece is well covered for maximum flavor.
- Grill the skewers: Place the prepared skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the zucchini is tender and has appealing grill marks and a slight char.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
- Garlic can be adjusted to taste or substituted with garlic powder for a milder flavor.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Can be paired with grilled meats, salads, or served as a vegetarian appetizer.
