Description
Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers are a vibrant grilled vegetable side dish made with tender zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms brushed in a rich garlic butter sauce and cooked until lightly charred. They are simple, flavorful, and perfect for barbecues or easy family dinners.
Ingredients
4 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup bell peppers, chopped into chunks
1 cup mushrooms, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the garlic butter sauce.
- Slice the zucchini into thick rounds and chop the bell peppers into large chunks. Halve the mushrooms.
- Thread the zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms onto skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces so they cook evenly.
- Brush the assembled skewers generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and drizzle with any remaining garlic butter before serving warm.
Notes
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20–30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Other vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, red onion, eggplant, or corn can be added for variety.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a mild spicy kick.
Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can replace oregano for a brighter flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
