Welcome to the world of summer grilling, where simple, fresh ingredients come together to create delicious dishes. These Grilled Zucchini Ribbons are a standout featuring a flavorful mix of butter, lemon zest, and dry rub seasoning grilled to perfection. It’s a light and flavorful side that’s perfect for any barbecue or casual dinner.
These thin strips of zucchini are quick to prepare, cook beautifully on the grill, and pair well with a variety of main courses.
We use this all-purpose dry rub for just about everything. Made it in large batches and store it in an air tight container so you can use it any time. It’s good on everything, even garlic bread!
Helpful Tips
- Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler: To achieve uniformly thin ribbons, use a mandoline slicer or a vegetable peeler. Consistent thickness ensures even cooking and a perfect texture.
- Preheat the grill: Make sure your grill is properly preheated to medium-high heat. This helps to sear the zucchini quickly, locking in flavor while keeping the ribbons tender.
- Soak the skewers: If you are using wooden skewers make sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes in water before putting them on the grill. This will keep them from going up in flames.
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Grilled Zucchini Ribbons
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose dry rub
- 3/4 teaspoon (2 g) lemon zest
- 4 zucchini medium sized
Instructions
- Preheat the grill on medium-high to high heat.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, the dry rub, and lemon zest. Cook, stirring continuously for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Wash and dry the zucchini. Use a mandolin to cut thin strips lengthwise about 1/8 inch thick.
- Lay the slices out and brush with the butter mixture making sure to coat each piece.
- Fold the zucchini into an accordion shape, like ribbon candy, and thread onto metal or wooden skewers.
- Add the skewers to the grill and baste with remaining butter. Grill 1-2 minutes per side on all for sides until golden brown with singed edges.
Notes
- To achieve uniformly thin ribbons, use a mandolin slicer or a vegetable peeler. Consistent thickness ensures even cooking and a perfect texture.
- Make sure your grill is properly preheated to medium-high heat. This helps to sear the zucchini quickly, locking in flavor while keeping the ribbons tender.
- If you are using wooden skewers make sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes in water before putting them on the grill. This will keep them from going up in flames.
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Angie is a dedicated grilling aficionado who has experimented with a wide variety of techniques, equipment, and ingredients, to discover the endless possibilities of flavors and textures that grilling can achieve.