2,153 lemony recipes

Cool off this summer with this tasty drink that will make you forget to buy lemonade at the grocery store.

Cool, green, and refreshing, this avocado aperitif blends ripe avocado with cucumber, fresh parsley, and lemon juice over crushed ice. A silky, savory sip to kick off any meal. Ready in 15 minutes.

Three pounds of shrimp broiled in garlic-lemon butter with a dusting of paprika. Serve with crusty French bread to soak up every drop of that buttery, garlicky pan sauce.

Toasted hazelnut vinaigrette with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sugar. A light, nutty salad dressing with only 6 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes.

Cold lemon soup with zucchini in a silky egg-lemon chicken broth, served chilled. A Greek avgolemono-style summer soup that's light, tangy, and refreshing.

Pork piccata sandwiches with lemon pepper-crusted pork loin cutlets seared in butter, served on buns with fresh lemon wedges and tomato. Ready in 25 minutes.

Oyster and artichoke casserole layered with sauteed mushrooms and topped with a white wine cream sauce, lemon slices, and paprika. A rich Southern-style seafood bake.

Pineapple-walnut dip: creamed cottage cheese and sour cream blended with crushed pineapple, toasted walnuts, and lemon. A versatile sweet-savory dip for fruit, cookies, or chicken.

Green olive-cucumber salad set in lime gelatin with lemon juice, lemon zest, and onion-stuffed olives. A retro molded salad with a tangy, savory twist.

Lamb kebabs marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and mint, threaded with fresh mint leaves and scallions, then grilled over medium-hot heat. Works with beef sirloin too.

Homemade papaya liqueur infused in vodka with lemon zest for one week, then strained and aged. Just 4 ingredients for a tropical, fruity spirit. Best made in May or June.

Grilled salmon steaks with lemon slices tucked into the centers and a warm lemon-dill butter sauce. Hickory chip optional, fresh dill garnish, 40 minutes total.

Pineapple glaze for baked ham made with crushed pineapple, brown sugar, lemon juice, and mustard. Thick, sweet-tangy, and ready in 10 minutes on the stovetop.

Lemon zucchini cookies with walnuts and a tangy lemon glaze drizzled on warm. A soft, cake-like drop cookie that sneaks garden zucchini into a bright, citrusy treat.

Lemon pignoli biscotti with toasted pine nuts, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Twice-baked into crisp, citrusy Italian cookies perfect for dipping.

Shark amandine: meaty shark fillets broiled with sherry-lemon butter, crowned with browned almonds, crisp bacon, and green onion. A smoky, Southern-inflected coastal main dish.