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Lemons do a lot more in my kitchen than just add flavor to water. That’s why I’ve pulled together over 70 of my best lemon recipes, a mix of sweet and savory lemon recipes for everyone’s taste buds. Plus, don’t miss my go-to tips for zesting, juicing, and even making your own lemon pepper seasoning.
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My Best Lemon Recipes
Below you’ll find lemon recipes including easy how-to’s, lemon dishes for breakfast, chicken and seafood dishes, and savory lemon recipes with both vegetarian and Lebanese twist. And lastly, lots of easy lemon recipes for dessert.
Helpful Lemon Tutorials and Sauces
Before you can get started with recipes with fresh lemon, you have to know a few essential how-tos. These basics are a must for any lemon lover!
Tutorial
How to Zest a Lemon
Learn four easy ways to zest a lemon in this step-by-step guide, bringing a burst of citrus goodness to your dishes.
5 minutes
Ingredient, Juices
How to Juice a Lemon
Learn how to juice a lemon 6 ways, so you can add lemon juice to your recipe with whatever tools you have on hand.
5 minutes
Ingredient
How to Cut Lemons & Limes
Learn how to cut lemons and limes perfectly with this easy step-by-step tutorial showing two easy methods for cutting into slices or wedges.
5 minutes
Tutorial
How to Make Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Learn how to make lemon pepper seasoning at home with an easy DIY recipe adding flavor to seafood, poultry & veggies!
1 hour 20 minutes
Condiments, Tutorial
How to Make Mayonnaise
Creamy, and delicious this homemade mayonnaise recipe is easy to make with just 5 ingredients. It's a healthy mayonnaise recipe you're sure to come back to!
13 minutes
Condiments
How to Make Aioli
Learn how to make homemade aioli in the food processor. Authentic and versatile aioli dip and spread uses just a few kitchen pantry staples!
5 minutes
Sauces, Tutorial
How to Make Hollandaise Sauce
Hollandaise sauce is actually really easy to make, with just three ingredients. Learn how to make it to serve over eggs, veggies, and seafood!
15 minutes
Sauces
Tzatziki Sauce
Make this Tzatziki Sauce Recipe in only 5 mins and 6 basic ingredients. This creamy Greek yogurt sauce is easy to make and perfect with gyros, kebabs & pita.
5 minutes
Entree, Tutorial
Steak marinade (4-Ways)
Explore 4 irresistible steak marinades: zesty Lemon Italian, robust Garlic Worcestershire, sweet and tangy Soy Ginger, and vibrant Cumin Lime.
2 hours 5 minutes
Lemon Recipes for Breakfast
I love starting the day with something bright, and these easy lemon recipes for breakfast do just that. Who needs coffee when breakfast is this bright and punchy?
Breakfast
Cranberry Lemon Muffins
This easy recipe for Cranberry Lemon Muffins is perfect for last minute holiday guests. They have a zesty tangy flavor and a moist texture.
37 minutes
Breakfast, Snack
Zucchini Bread Muffins
These simple to make healthy zucchini bread muffins are a delicious treat the whole family will love. Perfectly fluffy and quick to make in one bowl.
35 minutes
Breakfast
Lemon Blueberry Bread
This Lemon Blueberry Bread is fresh and bright! It's an easy-to-make quick bread with simple ingredients. The loaf is moist, fluffy & packed with flavor!
1 hour 10 minutes
Breakfast, Brunch
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are so soft and fluffy with a hint of lemon zest for a bright and fresh flavor. Easy to whip up and so good!
15 minutes
Breakfast, Brunch, Sandwich
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Quick and easy to make this cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel is the perfect brunch recipe. Full of fresh flavors, every bite is delicious!
10 minutes
Breakfast
Blueberry Scones
These easy Blueberry Scones only require a handful of common pantry ingredients, fresh or frozen blueberries, and lemon zest. Quick to make and delicious to eat!
40 minutes
Breakfast
One Pan Oatmeal
This easy one pan oven baked oatmeal is prepped and baked in the same dish, and it's loaded with sweet bananas and frozen berries. Yum!
30 minutes
Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Crepes with Lemon and Sugar
Quick and easy to make, these delicious crepes are topped with lemon and sugar for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dessert.
35 minutes
Savory Lemon Recipes with Chicken
Chicken and lemon go together like peanut butter and jelly, but with more zest. I just love how much flavor the lemon adds to something as basic as chicken.
Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Lemon Chicken Piccata
This Lemon Chicken Piccata is a quick and easy healthy version of the original recipe, that's grain-free, Whole30 and Paleo, but with the same great taste!
28 minutes
Entree
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled lemon chicken is a tender, juicy and savory grilling recipe that is perfect for summer. It's light, healthy and beaming with Mediterranean flavor!
55 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cilantro Chicken
Try my flavorful Lebanese Cilantro Chicken with a garlic and lemon marinade. It's an easy way to cook chicken breast and great for quick dinners, and freezer and meal prep friendly!
1 hour 15 minutes
Main Course
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
These Grilled Chicken Shish Kabobs are flavorful & easy to make! The chicken is marinated with bright Mediterranean spices on a skewer with fresh veggies.
1 hour
Soup
Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup starts out with homemade chicken stock using the chicken breasts, which are then shredded and added back with the orzo and lots of lemon flavor.
1 hour
Entree
Lemon Garlic Chicken Meal Prep
Lemon garlic chicken, seasoned zucchini, and roasted potatoes make an all-in-one meal prep box that's easy to grab and reheat – so good!
45 minutes
Soup
Chicken Lemon Rice Soup Recipe
This Chicken Lemon Rice Soup is recipe full of hearty vegetables, chicken thighs, and rice in a homemade lemony broth!
1 hour 5 minutes
Entree, Main Dish
Lemon Rosemary Roasted Whole Chicken
This Lemon Rosemary Roasted Whole Chicken has the best crispy, buttery skin and juicy meat cooked over shallots for an easy chicken dinner prepared in one pan.
2 hours 20 minutes
Lemon Seafood Recipes
There’s something about lemon with seafood that just makes the flavors pop.
Entree
Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe
This lemon pepper salmon is seasoned with lemon pepper, fresh lemon juice, and a little oil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, and it's all set!
15 minutes
Salad
White Bean Tuna Salad
My White bean tuna salad is almost double the protein and tastes just as good as traditional tuna salad. I skip the heavy dressing and use avocado for a creamy texture and a lemon dressing. You've got to try it!
10 minutes
Entree
Honey Lemon Salmon
You can make this Honey Lemon Salmon with only a handful of ingredients and any skillet. It's quick & easy for healthy weeknight dinners or fancy occasions
20 minutes
Main Course
Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe
Easy sheet pan salmon baked in the oven with optional green beans and potatoes for a full meal. Or just make the salmon on it's own.
30 minutes
Entree
Lemon Garlic Shrimp
This lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is a one-pan seafood entrée that's ready in under 10 minutes and loaded with fresh flavors and the best buttery sauce.
10 minutes
Dinner, Entree
Poached Salmon
Salmon fillets poached in a high-sided pan with vegetable broth, lemon slices, shallots and fresh dill. Easy and ready in under 20 minutes.
18 minutes
Dinner, Entree
Tuna Pasta Recipe
This Tuna Pasta recipe uses canned tuna, fresh garlic, lemon, and capers all in an easy pan sauce. After the water starts boiling, it's ready in 10 minutes!
25 minutes
Main Course
Lemon Parsley Baked Cod
Baked cod is a great way to prepare fish at home that is quick and easy. Made with lemon & parsley, it's a very customizable low-carb weeknight family meal!
20 minutes
Appetizer, Main Course
Grilled Shrimp
Grilled shrimp skewers are a great option to add to your grilling this summer. This recipe is easy to prep with a lemon and herb marinade and it cooks within a few minutes.
10 minutes
Main Course
Lemon Herb Shrimp and Rice Bowl
Try this one-pan Shrimp and Brown Rice Bowl recipe for an easy weeknight dinner! This shrimp bowl comes together quickly with a handful of ingredients!
50 minutes
Vegetarian Lemon Recipes
When it comes to vegetarian meals, lemon is my secret ingredient that brightens everything up.
Main Course, Pastas
Lemon Pasta Recipe
This fresh lemon pasta is simple to make with just a few basic ingredients garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water.
35 minutes
Soup
Harira Soup
This Harira soup is Moroccan-inspired and is loaded with chickpeas, lentils, and vermicelli in a spiced tomato broth. It's so filling and is vegetarian!
1 hour 19 minutes
Side Dish
Green Beans with Almonds
If you’re looking for something lighter than green bean casserole for Thanksgiving, try my pan-roasted crisp and tender Green Beans with Almonds side dish!
15 minutes
Salad
Chickpea Salad
This fresh and delicious vegan Chickpea Salad is quick and easy to prepare. Loaded with simple healthy ingredients and dressed in a simple lemon dressing.
10 minutes
Salad, Side, Side Dish
Greek Orzo Salad
Love orzo pasta? You're going to love this Mediterranean Greek Orzo Salad! Made with fresh ingredients, feta, and a lemon vinaigrette you can't go wrong!
17 minutes
Side
Lemon Rice
This Lemon Rice recipe is a fun way to switch up your rice side dish. It's bursting with a lemony flavor and pairs well with many meat dishes!
20 minutes
Entree
Hummus Pasta
This creamy vegan Hummus Pasta is a healthy Mediterranean inspired recipe! It’s all made in one pot and ready in 15 minutes – perfect for a weeknight meal!
15 minutes
Side, Side Dish
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli that’s crispy, caramelized, and totally snack-worthy—seriously, I could eat the whole pan! It’s a great side dish to add flavor and greens to any meal.
25 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Bulgur Chickpea Salad
This vegan bulgur chickpea salad is full of flavors from the Mediterranean. Simple to make and no cooking required, it's hearty, healthy and filling.
20 minutes
Lebanese Recipes with Lemon
There’s something special about these Lebanese recipes with fresh lemon. The citrus adds such a fresh, kick to every dish
Appetizer, Salad
Tabbouleh Salad Recipe
This traditional Lebanese Tabbouleh Salad recipe is a healthy vegan Mediterranean appetizer made with bulgur, parsley, mint and chopped vegetables.
40 minutes
Salad
Lebanese Cabbage Salad
This easy 10 minute salad is a delicious and vibrant side. Dressed in a lemon and olive oil dressing, it's light, refreshing and full of flavor.
10 minutes
Appetizer
Lebanese Baba Ghanoush
This Lebanese inspired Baba Ghanoush is made with only 4 ingredients: oven-roasted eggplant, lemon juice, tahini & garlic – a great alternative to hummus!
1 hour 5 minutes
Main Course
Shish Tawook
Try this Authentic Shish Tawook recipe – a popular Lebanese grilled chicken skewers recipe. It's tender juicy chicken marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic.
28 minutes
Condiments, Sauces
Lebanese Tahini Sauce
This is an authentic Lebanese Tahini Sauce recipe you can make with only three ingredients and no special equipment – includes step-by-step tutorial & video!
5 minutes
Condiments
Lebanese Garlic Sauce (Toum)
This Garlic Sauce (Toum) is a popular condiment in Lebanese restaurants served often with chicken; made with only 4 ingredients: garlic, oil, lemon and salt
30 minutes
Other Lemon Dinner Recipes
If chicken, seafood, and Lebanese dishes aren’t your thing, these lemon dishes still bring a twist.
Entree, Main Dish
Grilled Lamb Chops
This simple grilled lamb chops recipe features a zesty mint and lemon marinade and is ready to take off the grill in just 8 minutes!
1 hour 13 minutes
Dinner, Entree, Pastas
Lemon Ricotta Pasta
Lemon Ricotta Pasta is a zesty, vegetarian, quick weeknight meal made with simple pantry staples and ready in just 20 minutes!
25 minutes
Side Dish
Zucchini Casserole
Zucchini Casserole layers tender zucchini with a creamy sauce and a golden cheesy breadcrumb topping for a comforting summer side dish!
1 hour 5 minutes
Soup
Lemon Rice Soup
This vegetarian Lemon Rice Soup recipe is the best soup! Easy to make with basic kitchen staples, it's comforting, quick and loaded with nutrients!
40 minutes
Sandwich
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Beef Shawarma Wrap is a popular street food especially in the Middle East. Its made with flank steak, wrapped in pita bread with vegetables & tahini sauce
20 minutes
Salad, Side Dish
Crispy Rice Salad Recipe
This crispy rice salad is made by roasting cooked basmati rice in the oven. Once it gets all crispy, toss it with a citrusy Dijon dressing and fresh chopped veggies.
1 hour
Lunch, Sandwich
Egg Salad Sandwich
Try this easy Egg Salad Sandwich that you can whip up in 5 minutes! I use greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise along with celery, dijon mustard and lettuce!
5 minutes
Appetizer, Entree, Side Dish
Spanakopita
This easy Spanakopita recipe is baked in a casserole dish with a phyllo dough crust, and a filling made with frozen spinach, feta, onions, and a little salt and pepper!
1 hour 17 minutes
Main Dish
Grilled Beef Kabobs
These grilled beef kabobs combine marinated sirloin, sweet bell peppers, and crisp onions for a tender, delicious "fall off the skewer" grilled steak kabob.
2 hours 18 minutes
Sweet Lemon Recipes
Now, we’re moving onto the sweet side of things with sweet lemon recipes.
Dessert, Snack
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Simple and quick to make, this sweet loaf is bursting with flavor. This lemon zucchini bread is fresh and zingy and makes for a wonderful dessert.
55 minutes
Breakfast, Snacks
Lemon Bread
Easy to make and delicious to eat, this simple lemon bread loaf is wonderfully tangy and sweet. Made w/ Greek yogurt and olive oil, it's light & fresh!
1 hour 15 minutes
Dessert
Cranberry Cake
This fresh cranberry pound cake combines vibrant orange, tart cranberries, and toasted almonds for a delicious and easy-to-make holiday cake!
1 hour
Dessert
Vegan Lemon Bars
These vegan lemon bars are creamy, chewy, and absolutely delicious – made with an oatmeal walnut crust and fresh lemons, they make the best lemon squares!
50 minutes
Dessert
Lemon Pudding
This Lemon Pudding dessert is such an easy treat to make with only a few ingredients. It's quick to whip up and has a fresh bright flavor for summer!
3 hours 25 minutes
Dessert
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Treat yourself to irresistibly delicious Lemon Ricotta Cake! Bursting with fresh lemon flavor and a moist crumb, it's a must-try dessert.
1 hour 20 minutes
Drink Recipes with Lemon Juice
When it comes to cold and crisp beverages, lemons are the secret ingredient that makes it pop.
Beverages
Mint Lemonade
Quench your thirst with Mint Lemonade – a zesty and refreshing blend of tangy lemon, cooling mint, and a hint of sweetness.
20 minutes
Beverages
Homemade Lemonade
There's nothing more refreshing on a hot day than a pitcher of simple homemade lemonade. Make your own lemonade recipe from scratch and enjoy within minutes
15 minutes
Beverages
Chia Fresca
Chia seeds in water with lemon and honey is a refreshing and healthy drink. This hydrating chia fresca is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
10 minutes
Beverages
Cucumber Juice
You can make cucumber juice with just cucumbers and water and no special juicer. I share the easy steps to make the recipe and its amazing health benefits!
5 minutes
Beverages
Ginger Shots
These spicy, citrusy ginger shots combine ginger, turmeric, lemon, and honey to help you boost your wellness routine!
5 minutes
Tips for Cooking with Lemons
- Swap lemon juice for vinegar. In many recipes like salad vinaigrettes and marinades, you can confidently use lemon juice in place of vinegar.
- Cut properly. Cut the lemon crosswise for juicing to get maximum juice and lengthwise for garnishes for drinks, seafood, or salads. Lemon rounds and half moons can beautifully garnish lemon dessert recipes.
- Start with room temperature lemons. In order to get maximum juice, never start with cold lemons as that makes the membranes tighter. Bring them to room temperature or run them under warm running water before juicing.
- Zest first then juice. If a recipe calls for both lemon zest and juice, grate the outer peel first using a zester or microplane. Then, cut it in half and extract the juice.
- Keep fruits and veggies fresh. Brushing fresh-cut fruits with lemon juice prevents browning and keeps their colors bright and vibrant.
- Know the general yield. Of course, this depends on the variety and size of the lemon, but generally, a large lemon will produce about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 4 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Helpful Gadgets for Cooking with Lemon
- Lemon squeezer to get as much juice from your fresh lemons.
- Citrus Zester with channel knife that makes perfect strips of lemon peel.
- Citrus Peeler to effortlessly peel and zest lemons.
- Microplane to grate or zest all citrus fruit leaving the bitter pith behind.
- Lemon Slicer so you can cut your lemon into perfect wedges.
- Paring Knife to slice or dice lemons precisely.
For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Easy Recipe Ideas with Tahini, Delicious Avocado Recipes, Ground Beef Recipes, and Quick Shrimp Recipes.
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