9 Meyer Lemon Recipes We Love
Updated: Mar. 01, 2023
Meyer lemon season is short, so scoop 'em up while you can! The citrus fruits are less tart and more fragrant than regular lemons and can be used in everything from salads to desserts.
Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs
When I see Meyer lemons in the store, it must be spring. I like using them for these easy chicken kabobs, but regular grilled lemons still add the signature smoky tang. —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
Meyer Lemon Macadamia Nut Tart
This gorgeously presented tart from Love and Olive Oil pairs the delectable Meyer lemon with a buttery macadamia nut crust. Such a stunning creation really gives the seasonal fruit the spotlight it deserves!
Herb-Roasted Fish With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Coley Cooks has dressed her delicate barramundi with a vibrant and herbaceous vinaigrette that incorporates both Meyer lemon zest and juice. Thin slices of lemon are also involved, making this dish a triple threat.
Psst… Can’t find barramundi in your grocery store? Look for perch, grouper or sea bass instead.
Golden Beet Curry Risotto with Crispy Beet Greens
I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe I was working on. And please, don't forget the baked crispy beet greens...amazing! Move over, main dish! This vibrant side will steal the show. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Winter Pear Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Pears, goat cheese, walnuts and dried cranberries join forces with a brilliant Meyer lemon vinaigrette in this salad from Damn Delicious. The variety of colors, textures and flavors makes it an absolute masterpiece.
Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake
Pudding cakes are a unique delight, as they combine an airy and moist cake with the creamiest pudding imaginable in the same dessert. This version from Simply Scratch is particularly special because Meyer lemons are the key flavor component.
Meyer Lemon Ice Cream
Kitchen Joy’s homemade Meyer lemon ice cream begins with lemon curd and ends with a cool, creamy concoction that will delight your palate. Plain vanilla ice cream might not cut it after you’ve had a taste of this!
Lemon-Roasted Squash with Tarragon
Roasting really brings out the flavor of butternut squash and zucchini. I drizzle them with lemon juice, oil, garlic and seasonings, then pop them in the oven. —Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey
Meyer Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Ginger and cardamom complement the Meyer lemon in these attractive cookies from Pineapple and Coconut. They’re rolled, smothered in both granulated and powdered sugar, and baked until perfectly golden.
See what else you can make with cardamom, too. (It’s our favorite secret ingredient!)
Originally Published: March 21, 2019
