Description
Delicious Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers that combine the rich flavors of butter and garlic with fresh zucchini, perfect for summer barbecues or healthy snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
- Optional: Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for garnish
- Optional: Chili flakes for an added kick
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Cut the zucchinis into thick slices and thread them onto skewers.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the zucchini skewers.
- Place the skewers on the grill, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and slightly charred.
- Remove from the grill and serve warm.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, marinate the zucchini for 15-30 minutes in the garlic butter mixture before grilling. Use a grill basket for easier flipping.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg