187 lime zest recipes

Why this recipe works: Simmering chicken broth with lime zest and ginger is a shortcut to Asian flavor.

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.

Homemade citrus Dijon mustard with fresh lemon, lime, or orange juice, honey, and grated zest. Four ingredients, no cooking, ages for two weeks then refrigerate.

Fragrant Thai-spiced salmon cakes with lemongrass, ginger, and lime zest, baked instead of fried. These healthy fish cakes are ready in 25 minutes and bursting with fresh flavors.

Seared butterflied shrimp coated in a caramelized lemon-lime zest crust with jalapeno and white pepper, finished with starfruit, ginger, and a rum pan sauce. A show-stopping tropical appetizer.

Butterflied shrimp pressed with a lemon-lime zest crust, seared with jalapeno and white pepper, then finished with sliced starfruit, fresh ginger, and a splash of rum. Tropical, bold, and ready in 40 minutes.

Samak curry with white fish fillets braised in a spiced paste of dried lime, curry powder, nutmeg, and fresh herbs. A Middle Eastern-style curried fish ready in 35 minutes over rice.

A scrumptious side dish made with aji chiles, fresh lima beans and a variety of spices.

Sugar snap peas are sweet with a lovely crispiness. We think they are probably the best vegetable now commonly available. In this recipe they are combined with wax beans and radishes along with a light lime dressing that highlights the clean crisp and sweet flavors. A perfect side dish to boost the veggie intake in any meal.

Shrimp in a creamy Indian-spiced sauce with cumin, lime, sour cream, and yogurt, finished with fresh cilantro. A quick 30-minute dinner best served over saffron rice.

Chicken breasts marinated in lime juice, green chiles, and garlic, grilled until charred, then topped with melted cheddar and salsa. Easy Southwestern grilling at its best.