Description
A simple and flavorful side dish of zucchini skewers grilled to perfection with garlic butter.
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
- Wash and slice zucchinis into thick rounds or half-moons for even cooking.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Add minced garlic and simmer until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic butter until well coated.
- Thread the zucchini onto skewers after soaking wooden skewers in water first.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and let it reach about 400°F.
- Grill skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until tender with char marks.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over skewers before serving hot.
Notes
To cut calories, swap half the butter for low-sodium chicken broth. Add bell pepper or cherry tomatoes for color. For a protein boost, include tofu or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zucchini, garlic, grilling, skewers, side dish