25 lemon pepper dip recipes

Greek roasted eggplant and feta dip blends smoky broiled eggplant with briny feta, sweet red pepper, fresh basil, and lemon. A vegetarian Mediterranean dip for pita, crackers, or crudités.

Chirizu is a traditional Japanese spicy dipping sauce for sashimi, made with flame-kissed sake, grated daikon, soy sauce, lemon juice, and seven-pepper spice. Bright, bold, and ready in minutes.

Curried yogurt dip with honey, lemon juice, hot sauce, and black pepper. A creamy, Indian-inspired party dip for vegetables and pita, ready in 10 minutes.

Broiled mussels with a spicy Southeast Asian dipping sauce of fish sauce, garlic, chili peppers, lemon, and sugar. Simple, bold, and ready in minutes.

Italian-flavored shrimp dip with baby shrimp, cream cheese, sour cream, and Italian dressing mix brightened with lemon juice and chopped bell pepper. No-cook appetizer ready after a one-hour chill.

Pan-sauteed chicken cutlets dipped in lemon juice and coated in dill-seasoned crumbs. A fast, bright weeknight dinner with a crisp lemon-pepper crust in about 15 minutes of active cooking.

Broiled mussels served with a spicy Asian dipping sauce of fish sauce, lemon, garlic, chili peppers, and sugar. A fast, no-fuss appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Htipiti, a Macedonian beaten feta spread with roasted peppers, oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice. A tangy, creamy Greek-style dip that gets sharper the longer you beat it.

Five-minute roasted red pepper and green chile dip with sour cream, mayo, and a squeeze of lemon. Red-and-green color makes it a holiday party staple. No cooking required.