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Lemon-Forward Food Recipes

58 sweet, savory, and everything-in-between recipes that all involve a suspicious amount of lemon. From buttery lemon bars and glazed pound cake to garlicky lemon chicken and bright roasted sides, these are the lemon food recipes worth clearing counter space for.

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Overhead view of a bowl of quinoa topped with crispy roasted chickpeas, cubed sweet potato, kale, and a drizzle of lemon tahini sauce, with a lemon wedge on the side

Savory Mainsvegan

Crispy Chickpea Lemon Tahini Bowl

Overhead view of a bowl of jasmine rice topped with flaked lemon garlic salmon, edamame, sliced cucumber, avocado, and sesame seeds, with a lemon half beside it

Savory Mainshigh-protein

Lemon Garlic Salmon Rice Bowl

Overhead view of a bowl of sliced lemon herb chicken over quinoa with roasted broccoli, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of lemon yogurt sauce, with a lemon wedge on the side

Savory Mainshigh-protein

Lemon Herb Chicken Quinoa Bowl

A round golden olive oil cake topped with a thin glaze and fanned fresh blood orange slices, one slice cut to show a moist pale golden crumb

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake

A halved grapefruit with a bubbly, golden-brown caramelized sugar top, fresh out of the broiler on a small plate with a spoon beside it

Dessertbreakfast

Broiled Grapefruit

A whole key lime pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with swirled whipped cream and a few lime slices, one slice cut to show the pale yellow filling

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Key Lime Pie

A small bowl of pale yellow lemon aioli with a spoon resting in it, garnished with lemon zest, fresh lemons and a garlic clove nearby

Lemon Aioli

A slice of lemon chess pie on a plate, showing a pale golden, glossy filling with a lightly cracked sugary top, the rest of the pie behind it

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Chess Pie

A loaf cake with glossy white lemon glaze dripping down the sides, a whisk and bowl of glaze beside it

Condimentdessert

Lemon Glaze

Six glass ramekins of pale yellow lemon posset topped with fresh raspberries and a mint leaf, on a marble counter

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Posset

Scoops of pale yellow lemon sorbet in a glass bowl, garnished with a lemon twist and mint leaf, fresh lemons scattered around

Lemon Sorbet

A small glass jar of golden lemon vinaigrette with a whisk resting beside it, fresh lemon halves and a sprig of thyme nearby

Lemon Vinaigrette

A round orange cake with a thin orange glaze dripping down the sides, one slice cut to show a golden, moist crumb, fresh oranges beside it

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Orange Cake

A skillet of crispy orange chicken pieces glazed in a glossy orange sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced scallions

Savory Mainsdinner

Orange Chicken (Better Than Takeout)

A sliced lemon loaf coated in a thick, opaque white glaze that fully covers the top and drips slightly down the sides, dense pale yellow crumb visible in the cut slice

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Starbucks-Inspired Iced Lemon Loaf

A platter of crispy golden-brown chicken wings coated in glossy lemon pepper butter, garnished with lemon wedges and cracked black pepper

Savory Mainsgluten-free

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

A tall, pale golden angel food cake on a cake stand with a light lemon glaze drizzled over the top, a slice cut to show the airy, spongy interior

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Angel Food Cake

A bowl of pearl couscous salad with diced ruby-red beets, crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, and fresh parsley

Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Beet Couscous Salad

A stack of golden lemon blondie bars showing a dense, chewy interior, cut into squares on parchment paper

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Blondies

A lemon bundt cake on a cake stand with white glaze dripping down the ridges, dusted with lemon zest

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Bundt Cake

Baked cod fillets topped with lemon slices in a glossy butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley in a white baking dish

Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Butter Baked Cod

Grilled corn on the cob slathered in glossy lemon herb butter, sprinkled with flaky sea salt and fresh chives

Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Butter Corn on the Cob

Seared golden-brown scallops in a glossy lemon butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley in a skillet

Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Butter Scallops

A skillet of seared chicken thighs with artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes in a glossy lemon sauce, garnished with fresh basil

Savory Mains30-minute

Lemon Chicken Skillet with Artichokes

A lemon crème brûlée in a white ramekin with a glossy, cracked caramelized sugar top, a spoon breaking through the crust

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Crème Brûlée

A pile of lemon crinkle cookies with cracked, snow-white powdered sugar coating revealing pale yellow cookie beneath

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

An opened parchment paper packet revealing a cooked salmon fillet topped with lemon slices and fresh dill, steam rising

Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Dill Salmon en Papillote

A sheet pan of roasted broccoli florets with crispy browned edges, tossed with lemon zest and toasted pine nuts

Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli

A sheet pan of golden-brown baked tofu cubes with crispy edges, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Savory Mainsvegan

Lemon Herb Baked Tofu

A sliced lemon icebox cake showing distinct layers of pale lemon cream and softened graham crackers, garnished with fresh berries

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Icebox Cake

Slice of lemon meringue pie on a plate showing bright yellow lemon filling topped with tall golden-browned meringue peaks, with the rest of the pie visible behind it

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Meringue Pie

A sheet pan of roasted asparagus spears topped with grated parmesan and lemon zest, lightly browned at the tips

Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A bowl of fluffy quinoa salad with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs, glistening with lemon dressing

Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Quinoa Salad

A stack of pale yellow lemon rice krispie treat squares on parchment paper, with visible lemon zest flecks throughout

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Rice Krispie Treats

A bowl of fluffy lemon rice pilaf studded with fresh parsley and toasted almonds

Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Rice Pilaf

A sheet pan of roasted Brussels sprouts with deeply caramelized cut sides, tossed with lemon zest and shaved parmesan

Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Freshly baked lemon scones on a wire rack, drizzled with white glaze, split open to show a tender, flaky interior

Sweet & Bakedbreakfast

Lemon Scones

A skillet of glossy lemon garlic shrimp pasta with visible pink shrimp, fresh parsley, and grated parmesan on top

Savory Mains30-minute

One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A sheet pan of roasted chicken thighs, baby potatoes, broccoli, and bell peppers, with roasted lemon slices scattered throughout

Savory Mainsgluten-free

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken and Vegetables

Overhead shot of chewy lemon bars dusted with powdered sugar, stacked on parchment paper next to fresh lemon slices

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Chewy Lemon Bars That'll Make Your Aunt Jealous

A glazed lemon pound cake loaf on a white plate, with a thin shimmering white glaze dripping down the sides, a slice cut to show the dense yellow crumb

Sweet & Bakedvegetarian

Classic Lemon Pound Cake

A shallow bowl of creamy pale lemon risotto topped with curled parmesan shavings and fresh lemon zest, with a fork on the side

Savory Mainsvegetarian

Creamy Lemon Risotto

A bowl of pasta twirled on a fork, glossy with olive oil sauce, fresh green basil leaves and bright yellow lemon zest scattered on top

Savory Mainsvegetarian

Lemon Basil Pasta

A sliced lemon blueberry loaf cake with visible purple-blue berries throughout the crumb and glossy lemon glaze drizzled across the top

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake

A cast iron skillet of glossy sauteed green beans with visible garlic pieces and lemon slices scattered on top

Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Butter Garlic Green Beans

A plate of thinly pounded chicken breast cutlets in a glossy pale yellow lemon-caper sauce, fresh parsley sprinkled on top, a lemon wedge on the side

Savory Mains30-minute

Lemon Chicken Piccata

Small lemon curd tartlets with glossy yellow filling in mini pastry shells, dusted with powdered sugar and a fresh mint leaf

Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Curd Tartlets

Golden pan-seared chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet with glossy lemon garlic butter sauce, fresh thyme sprigs, and lemon slices

Savory Mainsweeknight

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

A roasted salmon fillet with crispy edges and glazed with glossy lemon garlic butter, topped with fresh lemon slices and green parsley

Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Garlic Roasted Salmon

Whole roasted chicken in a roasting pan with crispy golden skin, lemon halves scattered around it, rosemary and thyme sprigs on top

Savory Mainssunday dinner

Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

A sheet pan of golden-brown roasted baby potatoes with crispy browned edges, fresh green rosemary and thyme leaves scattered across, bright yellow lemon zest visible

Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

A white bowl filled with lemon orzo salad showing bright orzo pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs

Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Orzo Salad

Grilled shrimp skewers on a white plate with visible char marks, fresh lemon wedges on the side, and cracked black pepper visible on the shrimp

Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Skewers

Lemon poppy seed muffins in a tin with golden tops, one broken open showing the tender crumb studded with poppy seeds

Sweet & Bakedbreakfast

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

A stack of four fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes topped with butter and drizzles of lemon syrup, steam rising slightly

Sweet & Bakedbreakfast

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

A sheet pan of roasted carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers glistening with lemon vinaigrette, finished with fresh herbs and lemon zest

Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Vinaigrette Roasted Vegetables

A slice of no-bake cheesecake with creamy pale yellow filling, crumbly graham cracker crust visible, dusted lightly with powdered sugar

Sweet & Bakeddessert

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

A shallow bowl of pale yellow whipped lemon hummus with a swirl of olive oil in the center, a light dusting of paprika, fresh lemon zest on top

Savory Sidesvegan

Whipped Lemon Hummus