15 Savory Lemon Recipes

Lemons are good for more than just squirting into iced tea. Many of us love lemon desserts like lemon meringue pie, lemon cookies and lemon curd, but there are also many savory dishes that benefit from lemon. Mediterranean countries have long used lemons to bring fresh flavor to their rustic cuisine. Lemons awaken the palate with sensations that encourage appetite and the enjoyment of food.

Lemon does wonders on fish, meat, pasta, vegetables and many more dishes. Browse our collection of recipes to discover the many uses for lemon, including both the juice and the zest -- none of the fruit needs to go to waste here. You'll find recipes for the Greek lemon soup Avgolemono, lamb chops with lemon, lemon-roasted chicken and a number of flavorful sides. Brace yourself for tangy tongue-tingling tastes and bright flavors and aromas!