56 Bright and Beautiful Savoury Lemon Recipes

Here are 56 Savoury Lemon Recipes to brighten your day! From zesty chicken dishes to creamy pastas and fresh salads, there’s a Savoury Lemon dish for every occasion.

You know the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? Well, I’m here to tell you that there’s so much more you can do with a bag of lemons!! These 56 lemon recipes are here to bring a little sunshine to your winter doldrums. Just a little squirt of lemon juice will brighten any pasta dish…such as this Ham Asparagus Lemon Butter Pasta.

Now is a great time to clean out and make use of pantry items. I’m sure you’ll find more than a few great ideas in this 25 Easy and Nutritious Pantry Meals roundup.

Pasta Savoury Lemon Recipes

Adding a bright splash of lemon really adds another dimension to creamy pasta sauces. The acid really breaks the monotony of the cream, much like the sun breaks the monotony of winter. Add some fresh herbs and some spring greens or peas and enjoy the wonderful play of flavours on your tongue.

Lemon Garlic Sour Cream Pasta from Amy at The Cook Report

Lemon Pasta with Arugula (Pasta al Limone) from Dana at Killing Thyme

Lemon and Pepper Alfredo Pasta Shells with Peas from Samantha at My Kitchen Love

Savoury Lemon Dips and Appetizers

When you add some lemon to a dip, you’ll have people coming back for more all night long. Then again, nothing says ‘party’ like lemon pepper chicken wings! What is your favourite way to add a little citrus flair to your party table?

Lemon and Roasted Garlic Hot Spinach Dip Deborah at Salted Mint

 

Lemon Feta Dip from Meme Inge

Lemon and Dill Goat Cheese Bites Kylie at Midwest Foodie Blog

Healthy Lemon Zucchini Muffins London at Evolving Table

Lemon Pepper Wings Stephanie at The Cozy Cook

Baked Falafel with Hazelnuts and Creamy Lemon Mint Sauce Elena at Happy Kitchen Rocks

Lemon and Parsley Sauce for Fish Corina at Searching for Spice

Fish and Seafood Savoury Lemon Recipes

There are several reasons why lemon and fish or seafood go together so well. Oily and fatty fishes benefit from a squeeze of lemon because it cuts the fat and hides the ‘fishy flavour’.  Fresh lemon is also delicious with shellfish as it helps to bring out the natural sweetness of lobster, crabs, and prawns.

Tuna Steak with Lemon Caper Sauce by Brian at Krumpli

Garlic and Citrus Stuffed Whole Rainbow Trout Beth at Binky’s Culinary Carnival

Citrus and Fresh Herb Roasted Salmon Daniela at Waves in the Kitchen

Easy Lemon Baked Lemon Dijon Salmon Marcie at Flavor the Moments

30 Minute Creamy Lemon Salmon Piccata from Elaine at Flavour and Savour

Salmon en Papillote with Lemon Gremolata Eden at Sweet Thyme

Cajun Salmon with Lemon Aioli by Ashlee Marie

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner with Broccolini Annissa at Simply So Healthy

Scallops and Asparagus with Lemon Spaghettini from Sean at Diversivore

Savory Lemon Salad Recipes

Ditch the boring old chopped lettuce salads and kick things up with bright, bold lemon flavours. Use fresh lemon juice in a dressing, finish with some lemon zest scattered over the top or incorporate whole peels if you’re feeling extra bold. Nothing says ‘we’re eating fresh and healthy’ like a bright salad on the dinner table.

Kale and Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing from Cadry’s Kitchen

Grilled Halloumi and Peach Salad with Homemade Lemon Pesto Nicola at Kitchen Sanctuary

Greek Orzo Salad with Lemon Dressing Amy at The Cook Report

Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons Erin at Platings and Parings

Lemony Orzo and Roasted Corn Salad Erica’s Recipes

Lemony Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Chickpeas Nicole at I Am a Honey Bee

Zucchini Salad with Lemon Feta and Pine Nuts Marissa at  Pinch and Swirl

Gluten Free Lemon and Herb Quinoa Tabbouleh from Michael at Foodal

Chicken Savoury Lemon Recipes

Winner winner, savoury lemon chicken dinners! Everyone’s favourite is back n brighter than ever ever. Try roasting a whole chicken stuffed with a half lemon and fresh herbs or whip up a pan of chicken piccata with chicken breast tenders. There’s no part of the chicken that isn’t made better with the addition of lemon.

Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken  Sarah at A Saucy Kitchen

Pressure Cooker Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Olives from Jill at This Old Gal

Lemon Butter Chicken from Natasha at Salt & Lavender

 

French Roasted Chicken Cynthia at What a Girl Eats

Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes Bethany at A Simple Palate

 

Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken Patty at The PKP Way

Chicken Piccata Lisa at Panning the Globe

One Skillet Creamy Lemon Pepper Chicken Vanessa at Zest and Simmer

Lemon Caper Artichoke Chicken Piccata from Mahy at Two Purple Figs

Braised Korean Chicken with Soy Ginger Lemon Sauce JinJoo from Kimchimari

Chicken Riganati – Greek Lemon Chicken Iryna at avender and Macarons

Grilled Lemon Pork Tenderloin with Charred Lemon Gremolata Erin at Platings and Pairings

Savoury Lemon Soups

Soup! There it is..lemon the perfect way to brighten up a bowl of comforting soup. From the classic Greek Avgolemono which features the ultimate comfort trio; chicken, rice and lemon to clear soups and chowders. They all love a bit of lemon.

Kale White Bean and Lemon Soup from Alexandra at Occasionally Eggs

Chickpea Lemon Orzo Soup Jenn at Peas and Crayons

Lemony Couscous Soup with Chicken and Spring Vegetables Mackenzie at Food above Gold

Charred Corn Preserved Lemon Chowder from Carole at The Yum Yum Factor

Vegetable Savoury Lemon Recipes

Speaking of Greek classics, a bit of lemon brings a welcome change to everyday oven roasted potatoes, cauliflower, spring onions, kale, and asparagus. Don’t forget that classic combination of lemon and artichokes.

Easy Lemon Roasted Potatoes from Dish ‘n’ the Kitchen

Roasted Sweet Potato Fries from Justine Celina

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Dijon from Nicole at Culinary Cool

Savoury Lemon Artichokes  Samantha at Bites of Wellness

Roasted Spring Onions with Dill Butter and Lemons Tricia at Rhubarbarians

Lemony Garlic Roasted Asparagus from Allie at Through Her Looking Glass

Lemon Kale Bake Shashi at Savory Spin

Savoury Lemon Rice Dishes

Lemon with rice is very, very nice! Here are two recipes to help you switch up your everyday white rice habit.

Instant Pot Lemon Rice  Meeta at Piping Pot Curry

 

South Indian Lemon Rice Elumichampazham Sadam Nisha at The Magic Saucepan

Savoury Vegan Lemon Recipes

Last, but certainly not least here are 4 super tasty savoury lemon vegan recipes including super creamy pastas, a vegan lemon risotto and one really funky baked tofu with olives and capers.

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Eden at Yup…it’s Vegan!

Lemon Cream Pasta Sauce Amy at Veggies Save the Day

Baked Tofu with Tomatoes Lemon and Capers Sarah at Fried Dandelions

Vegan Lemon Risotto Sherrie at Watch Learn Eat

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