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Lemon Zest Recipes - Delicious Dishes with Lemon Zest | RecipeAI

50 delicious lemon zest recipes

Grilled Halloumi & Winter Citrus Salad with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Grilled Halloumi & Winter Citrus Salad with Quinoa Tabbouleh

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Smoked Salmon, Dill & Caper Scrambled Eggs on Rye

Smoked Salmon, Dill & Caper Scrambled Eggs on Rye

Skillet Baked Eggs with Crispy Smashed Herbed Potatoes, Wilted Kale & Lemon

Skillet Baked Eggs with Crispy Smashed Herbed Potatoes, Wilted Kale & Lemon

Smoked Trout & Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta with Shaved Fennel and Blood Orange

Smoked Trout & Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta with Shaved Fennel and Blood Orange

Smoky Soft-Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough with Winter Herb & Lemon Salsa

Smoky Soft-Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough with Winter Herb & Lemon Salsa

Creamy Polenta Porridge with Roasted Pears & Toasted Hazelnuts (Dairy-Free)

Creamy Polenta Porridge with Roasted Pears & Toasted Hazelnuts (Dairy-Free)

Herb‑Crusted Italian Pork & Roasted Fingerling Potato Hash with Lemon‑Chili Broccoli Rabe

1 hour 5 minutes

Herb‑Crusted Italian Pork & Roasted Fingerling Potato Hash with Lemon‑Chili Broccoli Rabe

1 hour 5 minutes

Seared Scallops with Lemon‑Chive Linguine & Charred Broccolini

Seared Scallops with Lemon‑Chive Linguine & Charred Broccolini

Seared Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Winter Herb Brown Basmati Rice & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Seared Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Winter Herb Brown Basmati Rice & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Citrus-Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toast on Rustic Sourdough with Quick-Pickled Fennel & Dill

Citrus-Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toast on Rustic Sourdough with Quick-Pickled Fennel & Dill

Smoky Soba Breakfast Bowl with Silken Tofu, Miso-Shiitake Broth & Winter Greens

Smoky Soba Breakfast Bowl with Silken Tofu, Miso-Shiitake Broth & Winter Greens

Harissa-Sautéed Shrimp with Preserved Lemon Yogurt, Lemon-Cilantro Couscous & Charred Broccolini

Harissa-Sautéed Shrimp with Preserved Lemon Yogurt, Lemon-Cilantro Couscous & Charred Broccolini

Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Brown Basmati Rice, Roasted Beets & Blood Orange Arugula

55 minutes (plus 30–120 minutes marinating, optional)

Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Brown Basmati Rice, Roasted Beets & Blood Orange Arugula

55 minutes (plus 30–120 minutes marinating, optional)

Harissa-Grilled Chicken Thigh with Warm Quinoa Tabbouleh, Roasted Brussels & Pomegranate

Harissa-Grilled Chicken Thigh with Warm Quinoa Tabbouleh, Roasted Brussels & Pomegranate

Saffron‑Tomato Mussels & Clams with Lemon‑Parsley Tomato Rice

Saffron‑Tomato Mussels & Clams with Lemon‑Parsley Tomato Rice

Lemon‑Dill Orzo with Smoked Trout, Wilted Spinach & Capers

Lemon‑Dill Orzo with Smoked Trout, Wilted Spinach & Capers

Smoky Chickpea & Roasted Sweet Potato Hash with Lemony Sautéed Kale

Smoky Chickpea & Roasted Sweet Potato Hash with Lemony Sautéed Kale

Steamed Miso-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Jasmine Rice & Baby Bok Choy

Steamed Miso-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Jasmine Rice & Baby Bok Choy

Baked Citrus-Caper Cod with Herbed Israeli Couscous and Wilted Swiss Chard

Baked Citrus-Caper Cod with Herbed Israeli Couscous and Wilted Swiss Chard

Silken Tofu & Blood-Orange Kale Smoothie Bowl with Toasted Walnut Granola and Sourdough Toast

Silken Tofu & Blood-Orange Kale Smoothie Bowl with Toasted Walnut Granola and Sourdough Toast

Savory Chickpea (Socca) Pancakes with Roasted Winter Root Hash & Herbed Labneh

1 hour 45 minutes

Savory Chickpea (Socca) Pancakes with Roasted Winter Root Hash & Herbed Labneh

1 hour 45 minutes

Garlic‑Chili Shrimp with Lemony Jasmine Rice, Roasted New Potatoes & Spring Asparagus Herb Butter

Garlic‑Chili Shrimp with Lemony Jasmine Rice, Roasted New Potatoes & Spring Asparagus Herb Butter

Crispy Herbed Tofu & Spring Potato Hash with Lemon-Dill Yogurt

Crispy Herbed Tofu & Spring Potato Hash with Lemon-Dill Yogurt

Grilled Lemon‑Herb Chicken with Spring Pea & Feta Quinoa Salad

45 minutes (plus optional marinating time)

Grilled Lemon‑Herb Chicken with Spring Pea & Feta Quinoa Salad

45 minutes (plus optional marinating time)

Grilled Harissa Chicken with Lemon‑Parsley Quinoa, Blanched Sugar Snap Peas & Shaved Fennel

Grilled Harissa Chicken with Lemon‑Parsley Quinoa, Blanched Sugar Snap Peas & Shaved Fennel

Pan-Seared Rainbow Trout with Spring Herb Gremolata, Smashed New Potatoes & Blanched Asparagus

Pan-Seared Rainbow Trout with Spring Herb Gremolata, Smashed New Potatoes & Blanched Asparagus

Tagliatelle with Quick Beef Ragù, Spring Peas & Lemon Ricotta

Tagliatelle with Quick Beef Ragù, Spring Peas & Lemon Ricotta

Chickpea Socca Pancakes with Wilted Spinach, Lemon Zest & Herb Yogurt

1 hour (including 40 minutes batter rest)

Chickpea Socca Pancakes with Wilted Spinach, Lemon Zest & Herb Yogurt

1 hour (including 40 minutes batter rest)

Charred Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Fennel and Pomegranate Couscous

Charred Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Fennel and Pomegranate Couscous

Crisp Marinated Tofu & Spring-Herb Toast with Radish, Pea Shoots & Lemon Yogurt

Crisp Marinated Tofu & Spring-Herb Toast with Radish, Pea Shoots & Lemon Yogurt

Crispy Chickpea & New-Potato Fritters with Lemon‑Mint Yogurt & Pea Shoots

Crispy Chickpea & New-Potato Fritters with Lemon‑Mint Yogurt & Pea Shoots

Seared Marinated Flank-Steak Strips with Lemon‑Pepper Tagliatelle, Snap Peas & Chili Brown Butter

Seared Marinated Flank-Steak Strips with Lemon‑Pepper Tagliatelle, Snap Peas & Chili Brown Butter

Grilled Harissa‑Lemon Chicken Skewers with Herb Couscous & Charred Carrot Ribbons

45 minutes (includes 30-minute marinade; allow up to 2 hours for deeper flavor)

Grilled Harissa‑Lemon Chicken Skewers with Herb Couscous & Charred Carrot Ribbons

45 minutes (includes 30-minute marinade; allow up to 2 hours for deeper flavor)

Saffron Tomato‑Braised Mussels & Shrimp with Herbed Couscous and Charred Lemon

Saffron Tomato‑Braised Mussels & Shrimp with Herbed Couscous and Charred Lemon

Spring Avocado Toast with Lemon–Silken Tofu Cream, Radish & Pea Shoots

Spring Avocado Toast with Lemon–Silken Tofu Cream, Radish & Pea Shoots

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola and Chia

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola and Chia

Lemon‑Herb Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Salad (Mediterranean Style)

Lemon‑Herb Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Salad (Mediterranean Style)

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola and Chia

10 minutes (or 25–40 minutes with optional chilling/toasting)

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola and Chia

10 minutes (or 25–40 minutes with optional chilling/toasting)

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Chia and Crunchy Granola

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Chia and Crunchy Granola

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait (Egg-Free)

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait (Egg-Free)

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait (Egg-Free)

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait (Egg-Free)

Greek Yogurt & Granola Parfait (Egg-Free)

Greek Yogurt & Granola Parfait (Egg-Free)

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola & Chia

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola & Chia

Savory Steel‑Cut Oat Bowl with Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms, Spinach & Toasted Walnuts

Savory Steel‑Cut Oat Bowl with Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms, Spinach & Toasted Walnuts

Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken & Quinoa Salad (Egg-Free)

Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken & Quinoa Salad (Egg-Free)

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait (Egg-Free) — Restaurant-Style

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait (Egg-Free) — Restaurant-Style

Herb-Crusted Baked Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potato & Steamed Broccoli

Herb-Crusted Baked Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potato & Steamed Broccoli

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola

Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toast on Whole-Grain Bread

Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toast on Whole-Grain Bread

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola and Toasted Almonds

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait with Granola and Toasted Almonds