16 Citrusy Meals and Desserts That Use Limes & Lemons

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These citrus fruits are not just for drinks. Limes and lemons are the ultimate ingredients you need to balance all of the flavors and bring them out.

When life gives you limes and lemons, make these recipes!

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Feta Lamb Burgers & Lemon Mint Aioli

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

These Feta Lamb Burgers are all about juicy, tender meat that tastes great with feta cheese. The simple lemon, garlic, and mint aioli adds a fresh touch. They’re quick too! You can have them ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a fast, delicious meal!

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Chipotle Aioli with Lime

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Chipotle Aioli is a versatile condiment with a hint of smokiness and heat from the Chipotle. It is effortless and takes about 5 minutes! Serve it with sandwiches, burgers, chicken tenders, spicy crab cakes, or seafood tacos. It is a delicious condiment for all of them.

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Lemon Chicken Thighs

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Lemon chicken thighs are a simple and tasty dish that brings together the bright flavor of lemon with tender, juicy chicken. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners with friends and family.

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Coconut Shrimp with Lemon Marmalade Sauce

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Coconut Shrimp with Lemon Marmalade Dipping Sauce is an easy, delicious appetizer or dinner that your special someone will totally love. It will only take you a few minutes of hands-on time, so there will be time to do something fun after dinner.

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Garlic Scape, Lemon Grilled Chicken Tenders

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

What can you do with Garlic Scapes? These Garlic Scape, Lemon Grilled Chicken Tenders are about 5 minutes prep and 10 to cook on grill! What could be easier than that?

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Delicious Lemon Curd

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Photo Credit: Marcellina In Cucina.

This Lemon Curd is tangy, thick, delicious, and incredibly easy to make at home. With just a few ingredients, you can create a rich, velvety curd bursting with vibrant citrus flavor. Its versatile uses and delightful taste make this homemade lemon curd a must-have in your kitchen.

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Pan-Fried Rockfish with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

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Photo credit: Garlic All Day.

Make this easy rockfish fillet recipe all in one pan with a simple garlic butter sauce and a splash of lemon. Rockfish is a mild-tasting white fish, so it’s a great family-friendly seafood option. Our Pan-Fried Rockfish is a quick weeknight entrée with minimal prep.

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Limoncello Mascarpone Cake with Lemon Curd

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Photo Credit: Enza’s Quail Hollow Kitchen.

Limoncello Mascarpone Cake with Lemon Curd is moist, light, and citrusy.  The tender cake is lightly flavored with Limoncello and layered with a fluffy mascarpone cream frosting and sweet, tangy lemon curd.

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No-Bake Elderflower Cheesecake with Lime

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Photo Credit: Oh My Veg!.

This elderflower cheesecake has all the hallmarks of dreamy bakery-standard cheesecake: crumbly, buttery biscuit base with a thick, creamy, and tangy mixture of cream cheese that’s somehow equal amounts dense, light, and fluffy.

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Simple Cilantro Lime Rice

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Photo Credit: Pear Tree Kitchen

While cilantro is an optional ingredient for some, lime rice is not! Always great for a burrito bowl or served as a side to chili, this recipe will take your spicy food to the next level!

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Smoked Blackened Tilapia with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

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Photo credit: Smoked Meat Sunday.

This Smoked Tilapia with a Lemon Caper Butter Sauce is a mouthwatering and tender fish dish that is sure to please your seafood cravings. These blackened tilapia filets are simple to prepare, loaded with a smoky flavor, and cooked to perfection on your pellet grill or smoker.

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Delicious Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

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Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Slow cooker lemonade chicken is a delicious dump-and-go crockpot meal. This chicken dinner boasts a tangy, sweet-and-sour sauce made with lemonade concentrate, lemon zest, and more. You can cook it on high or low so it’s ready when you get home.

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Easy Baked Greek Cod with Lemon and Garlic

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Photo credit: Sabrina Currie.

This easy, baked Greek cod recipe with lemon and garlic is simple to prepare and delicious to eat! The mild, flaky texture of the cod blends with the boldness of Mediterranean spices and it comes together with a zesty lemon garlic sauce. Greek cod takes less than 30 minutes, uses easy to find ingredients and is gluten-free with an easy dairy-free option.

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Lemon Pudding Poke Cake

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Photo Credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

This Lemon Pudding Poke Cake is a moist and flavorful delight for lemon lovers. This recipe combines a moist lemon cake with creamy lemon pudding for a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to whip up for any occasion.

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No-Bake Key Lime Pie Cheesecake

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Photo Credit: Like Hot Keto.

This easy keto no-bake Key lime pie cheesecake is sweet, tart, zesty, and refreshing! The cream cheese lightens the sweet condensed milk and zingy limes, making this recipe the perfect summer dessert!

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Lemon Pepper Pasta

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Photo Credit: My Pure Plants.

This lemon pepper pasta is a delicious and comforting dish with bright and zesty flavors. The tangy lemon juice-based sauce is light, refreshing, and buttery, making it the perfect quick and easy meal. Add asparagus or spinach to make it more filling!

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