22 Irresistible Lemon Recipes, From Appetizers to Desserts

Lemon is a versatile addition to any dish because its acidity accentuates the flavors in almost any recipe, and its citrus flavor pairs well with almost anything. Our collection of 22 lemon recipes showcases all that versatility and flavor with a wide range of dishes, like slow cooker lemon chicken, blueberry lemon scones, lemon mustard vinaigrette, and more.

Best Ever Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake

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This tart and sweet raspberry lemon loaf recipe makes the best ever lemon raspberry cake using fresh raspberries and a bright lemon flavor.
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Honey Lemon Soy Chicken Thighs

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Bake up these honey lemon soy chicken thighs for a quick, easy, healthy, and delightful dinner meal!
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Easy Broiled Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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This garlicky Broiled Shrimp recipe is a simple and delicious way to get lots of flavor in a short amount of time. They are caramelized to perfection in the oven!
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Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

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These Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes are the best combination of tangy and sweet! The lemon glaze pairs perfectly with the moist cake. It’s a match made in heaven!
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Lemon Cool Whip Cookies

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Lemon Cool Whip Cookies are so easy to make and use only 4 ingredients. You're gonna love these cookies and make 'em over and over again.
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Blueberry Lemon Cookies

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Blueberry Lemon Cookies are so good! The fresh, sweet blueberries and the tartness of the lemon is refreshing and perfect for any occasion!
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Blueberry Lemon Scones Recipe With Lemon Glaze

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Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze are a fabulous way to use up fresh blueberries! The lemon glaze makes the scones taste even better!
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Lemon Bar Cheesecake

This Lemon Bar Cheesecake is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. You'll love the creamy texture and added lemon zest!
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Air Fryer Lemon Hand Pies

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These lemon Air Fryer Hand Pies are a tasty treat cooked to golden brown perfection. The inside is filled with luscious lemon curd that’s sweet and tart.
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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken is a bright and creamy recipe that pairs well with any side! It’s quick to prepare and well-seasoned, making it a great main course.
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Pesto Salad Dressing With Lemon

Drizzling lemon mustard dressing over a caesar salad with romaine lettuce and shaved parmesan cheese. — Pesto Salad Dressing With Lemon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This basil pesto salad dressing recipe is loaded with rich flavor and so much healthier than traditional dressing recipes.
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Lemon Pepper Pork Chops (Pork Chops With Lemon Pepper)

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This lemon pepper pork chops recipe makes tender, juicy pork chops, with lemon pepper, mustard and more. This pork chops with lemon pepper recipe is a keeper.
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Lemon Brownies

These rich and chewy Lemon Brownies are an easy and tasty lemon dessert idea. They have the texture of a fudgy brownie but with a fresh and tart lemon flavor.
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Air Fryer Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake

A slice of lemon raspberry bundt cake, showcasing the benefits of lemon and vibrant berries, with drizzled icing and garnished with mint leaves on a white plate. — Air Fryer Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

The lemon raspberry bundt cake is fresh, fruity, and so good. A lemon bundt cake recipe is filled with fresh raspberries and topped with glaze.
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Easy Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake

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This Easy Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake recipe uses fresh blueberries and lemon creating the best, super moist blueberry lemon bundt cake EVER!
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Bites

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Air fryer lemon pepper chicken bites are an easy, delicious lemon pepper chicken breast recipe in the air fryer everyone will love.
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Easy Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

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This lemon mustard vinaigrette dressing goes together in a flash! A simple dressing that makes a great salad dressing and marinade for meat!
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Lemon Fudge (Sugar Free Option)

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This super easy lemon fudge recipe only uses a handful of ingerdietns to deliver sweet, zingy fudge that everyone will love.
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Tilapia And Shrimp With Lemon Cream Sauce

Grilled fish fillets topped with shrimp and creamy sauce, garnished with a slice of lemon, which is a rich source of vitamin C, and parsley, served on a wooden plate. — Tilapia And Shrimp With Lemon Cream Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This tilapia and shrimp recipe with lemon cream sauce is a seafood lover's dream. Perfectly cooked fish and shrimp are bathed in a lemon cream sauce.
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Lemon Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese

Slices of lemon pound cake on a plate, with lemon icing being drizzled on top. — Lemon Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Lemon cream cheese bundt cake is rich and delicious. This lemon cream cheese pound cake in a bundt pan recipe is so easy, but tastes like it took forever.
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Lemon Garlic Aioli

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This lemon garlic aioli recipe is tangy and zest and makes the perfect pairing with everything from beef to fish. Give it a try!
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Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs

A close-up of tongs lifting a piece of roasted chicken with lemon slices and herbs from a baking dish. — Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These honey garlic lemon pepper chicken thighs, are tender, juicy, and loaded with zippy, sweet flavor. They're so easy and so good!
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