9 Meyer Lemon Recipes We Love

Updated on 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.

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Spicy Lemon Chicken Kabobs

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When I see Meyer lemons in the store, I know 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
Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 182 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Look for more dinner recipes made with fresh lemon.

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!

Find more beautiful tart pan recipes.

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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.

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Golden Beet Curry Risotto with Crispy Beet Greens

Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: 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
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 314 calories, 14g fat (11g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 1238mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein.

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.

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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.

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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!

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Lemon-Roasted Squash with Tarragon

Total Time 35 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: 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!)

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