1,478 lemony recipes

Nuoc cham Vietnamese dipping sauce with fish sauce, chili, garlic, vinegar, and lemon juice. The essential condiment for spring rolls, pho, rice bowls, and grilled meats.

Old-fashioned pickled beets in a sweet cinnamon, clove, and allspice syrup with apple cider vinegar and lemon slices. A classic pantry staple that brightens any plate.

Chicken thighs marinate in a pureed sauce of tomatoes, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and chili, then roast until tender and caramelized. Indian-spiced comfort with a citrusy kick.

Irish garlic mackerel rubbed with minced garlic, dipped in egg and flour, and pan-fried in butter until golden. Five ingredients, 20 minutes, and a crispy, garlicky crust on rich, oily fish.

Three-ingredient avocado banana spread blends ripe avocado, banana, and lemon juice into a silky, naturally sweet topping. Diabetic-friendly and ready in 20 minutes.

Three-ingredient banana condiment with lemon and raisins simmers into a thick, jammy spread for jolof rice. Make it ahead and store for weeks of West African flavor.

Try this delicious exotic recipe that will open you up to new flavors.

Three-ingredient blackberry sauce with sugar and lemon juice, strained smooth and seedless. Pairs beautifully with duck and freezes for up to a year.

Blended pear and ginger dessert made with ripe pears, fresh lemon juice, and a sliver of ginger. A three-ingredient, no-cook fruit puree ready in 10 minutes.

Two-ingredient citrus glaze with powdered sugar and fresh lemon or orange juice. Thin, glossy, and pourable for drizzling over cakes, quick breads, and scones.

Homemade oatmeal citrus face scrub with dried lemon and orange peels, oats, and blanched almonds ground into a fine exfoliating powder. All-natural, 3 ingredients, stores for months.

Microwave steamed lobster cooked in salted lemon water in just 12 minutes. A fast, no-fuss method for whole live lobster with tender, sweet meat.

Homemade lemon shred marmalade with fine lemon peel and grapefruit, cooked low and slow with no added pectin. Just four ingredients for a classic citrus preserve.

Strawberry balm syrup: crushed fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon balm simmered into a fragrant ruby-red syrup. Pour over ice with sparkling water, drizzle on pancakes, or swirl into cocktails.

Whole trout wrapped in foil with butter and a squeeze of lemon, then nestled on coals to steam over an open fire. The classic three-ingredient campfire fish for fresh catch.

Homemade elderberry wine fermented with fresh berries, sugar, lemon juice, and yeast. A traditional country winemaking recipe that needs just five ingredients and three months of patience.