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Grilled Mediterranean-Inspired Citrus Chicken Thighs

Grilled Mediterranean-Inspired Citrus Chicken Thighs

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By westcoastcook

Mediterranean Red Snapper

Mediterranean Red Snapper

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix parsley, olive oil, oregano, lemon zest, and garlic together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Rinse red snappers and pat dry with paper towels. Cut 3 diagonal slits across the top of each fish, cutting almost to the bone. Season the cavities with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Rub the parsley mixture on the inside and top of the fish, pushing the mixture into the slits. Place the fish in the center of the grill pan; season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Place the grill pan in the Panasonic Countertop Induction Oven and press "Auto Cook." Select the Fish setting, 3, and 1-pound serving. Cook until an instead-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C), about 20 minutes. Adjust time as needed. Serve with lemon slices.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint

Halloumi, Chickpea, and Tomato Salad with Mint

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add halloumi to the hot pan and cook, turning once, until deeply browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and chop into 1/2-inch chunks.
  3. 3 Stir halloumi into the salad and serve immediately.

By cheesemite

Creamy Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Creamy Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, mint, and parsley in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Process until herbs are finely minced and dressing is well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
  2. 2 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, and red onions in a large bowl. Lightly sprinkle vegetables with a pinch of salt. Toss vegetables with the dressing and garnish with lemon zest.

By Bibi

Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Kabobs

Mediterranean Grilled Salmon Kabobs

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tzatziki sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl. Add salmon, toss to coat, and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Combine garlic, oregano, and olive oil in a bowl. Add green peppers, red onions, and grape tomatoes.
  4. 4 Beginning and ending with salmon, thread salmon, grape tomatoes, red onions, and green peppers onto 8 skewers.
  5. 5 Cook salmon skewers on the hot grill until fish is opaque in color, turning every 5 minutes, about 15 minutes total. Top with feta cheese and extra tzatziki sauce.

By Chef Mo

Mediterranean-Style Stuffed Peppers

Mediterranean-Style Stuffed Peppers

3.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
45 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut one lemon half into 1/4-inch thick slices; remove any rind and quarter each slice. Juice the other half.
  3. 3 Combine cod, feta cheese, diced bell pepper, zucchini, onion, Kalamata and green olives, and lemon slices in a mixing bowl. Mix in oregano and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and olive oil; toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  4. 4 Stuff peppers with the cod mixture. Wrap all peppers together in heavy-duty aluminum foil, creating a sealed pouch.
  5. 5 Bake in the oven until peppers are tender and cod is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

By gpg

Savory Spanish Potato Salad

Savory Spanish Potato Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled. Slice potatoes about 1/2-inch thick and place in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil and vinegar together in a bowl; stir in garlic. Pour dressing over potatoes and lightly toss to coat.
  3. 3 Mix red bell pepper, green olives, shallot, parsley, salt, and pepper into potatoes. Serve salad with lemon wedges to squeeze over each serving.

By lutzflcat

Branzino Mediterranean

Branzino Mediterranean

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large baking pan; add red onion and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Place 2 whole branzino fish into the baking pan. Stuff each cavity with 1 lemon wedge, 1 rosemary sprig, and some of the red onion in the pan. Pour white wine and lemon juice over fish and sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over fish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes.
  5. 5 Gently slide a spatula between the bones to separate fish; remove all the bones. Serve fish on a platter; garnish with parsley and 2 lemon wedges.

By Christala

Lemony Mediterranean Chicken

Lemony Mediterranean Chicken

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Brush some of the mixture onto chicken.
  3. 3 Place potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and lemon slices into a bowl; pour in remaining lemon juice mixture and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken in the baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Brush chicken and vegetables with the pan drippings. Continue to bake until chicken is browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 more minutes.

By joecraig

Grilled Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Grilled Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, paprika, herbes de Provence, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; stir to coat. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Make sauce: Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, and harissa in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
  5. 5 Remove chicken to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels; discard marinade. Pat chicken dry with more paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt.
  6. 6 Grill chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Turn over each piece and move to indirect heat.
  7. 7 Continue grilling, turning often, with the lid down until well browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  8. 8 Serve chicken with sauce on the side.

By John Mitzewich

Mediterranean Chicken Skillet Dinner

Mediterranean Chicken Skillet Dinner

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, adding salt if desired. Sprinkle evenly over top of chicken.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan, seasoned-side down. Cover and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken over, and top each breast with 2 lemon slices. Cover and cook 6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken registers 165 degrees F. Place chicken on a plate; cover loosely to keep warm.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add rice, chicken stock, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to skillet. Gradually add spinach, stirring gently until spinach wilts. Nestle chicken breasts back in skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

By Uncle Ben's

Mediterranean Kale Salad

Mediterranean Kale Salad

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring another pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and shallot in the hot butter with lemon juice until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Transfer tomatoes, garlic mixture, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Mix quinoa, chickpeas, kale, and bell pepper in a mixing bowl. Top with tomato dressing, garnish with artichokes and feta cheese, and serve.

By Pitbbull87

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well. Rinse with cold water and drain well again.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olives, and Asiago cheese in a large bowl.
  3. 3 To make the vinaigrette: Whisk garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over orzo mixture and toss lightly to combine. Add basil and parsley and mix well. Let sit for 20 minutes for flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Mediterranean Lamb Burgers

Mediterranean Lamb Burgers

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Make the patties: Mix ground lamb, ground beef, mint, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide evenly into four portions and shape into large patties. Set aside.
  3. 3 Make the sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, and salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  4. 4 Cook burger patties on the preheated grill until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  5. 5 While burgers are cooking, get ready to assemble: Place slices of onion and green tomato on the grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 1 minute on each side.
  6. 6 Spread yogurt sauce over sliced ciabatta rolls. Continue assembly by placing each burger patty on a roll. Divide feta cheese slices over the patties. Top each with a slice of grilled tomato, grilled onion, and 2 leaves of arugula, followed by the top half of the roll.

By HerbanSpoons

Easy Mediterranean Seafood Stew

Easy Mediterranean Seafood Stew

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  3. 3 Increase heat to medium-high; add potatoes, tomatoes, and white wine. Bring to a simmer; cook, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Add fish stock; return to a simmer.
  4. 4 Nestle white fish into broth; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add clams, shrimp, and calamari; simmer until shrimp are pink and clams have opened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard any unopened clams.
  5. 5 Off heat, stir in basil, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and black pepper.

By Tez Chile and Salt

Lemon Barbeque Pork Chops

Lemon Barbeque Pork Chops

3.9

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Place enough barbecue sauce to coat chops in a shallow dish or bowl. Add chops and smother in sauce to coat. Place chops in a medium skillet over medium high heat and saute for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through, sprinkling both sides generously with lemon juice while cooking. Remove from heat and serve.

By Toby Mahaney

John's Raspberry Asparagus

John's Raspberry Asparagus

3.8

Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the asparagus in a steamer basket, and set over about 1 inch of boiling water. Cover, and steam for 5 to 8 minutes, or until tender and bright green.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until warmed.
  3. 3 Place steamed asparagus onto serving plates, and spoon the sauce over, or serve sauce separately.

By Allrecipes Member

Ridiculously Simple Roast Chicken

Ridiculously Simple Roast Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken into a roasting pan and insert lemon halves into the cavity; spread kosher salt over the outside of the chicken.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until skin is browned and crisp, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching bone, reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let chicken rest for 15 minutes before carving.

By Elliott

Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs

Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, brown sugar, and garlic in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Thread onto skewers.
  4. 4 Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange skewers on the prepared grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken juices run clear.

By primrosey

Lemon-Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Lemon-Garlic Roasted Potatoes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Wash potatoes and pat dry. Cut abnormally large potatoes in half so all potatoes are around the same size (no bigger than 1/2 of a ping pong ball). Transfer to a metal baking pan.
  3. 3 Mix lemon juice and olive oil together and drizzle over potatoes. Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. Toss until well coated and spread evenly in the pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir and bake until tender, about 10 minutes more.

By laurieish

Dad's Candied Salmon

Dad's Candied Salmon

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the salmon onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil with the skin side down. Rub the mustard into the flesh of the salmon and then spread the brown sugar evenly over the fish. Squeeze the lemon over the salmon. Bring the edges of the foil together and seal into a packet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.

By MrsUnionjack

Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon

Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Combine water and lemon juice in a bowl.
  2. 2 Arrange the 16 smaller pieces of butter in 2 rows on a baking dish and top with garlic slices. Place salmon fillets over each row of butter and garlic.
  3. 3 Melt remaining sliced butter in a bowl with minced garlic, about 40 seconds. Spoon about half the melted butter-garlic mixture over salmon and top with lemon slices. Pour about half the lemon juice mixture into the baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Baste fillets with juices in the baking dish, then pour remaining butter and lemon juice over the fish. Continue baking until salmon is easily flaked with a fork, about 10 minutes more.

By Jim M

Roasted Lemon Pasta

Roasted Lemon Pasta

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Wrap lemons in aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Place lemons in the preheated oven and roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 While lemons are roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.
  5. 5 Remove lemons from the oven and let cool slightly. Remove foil, slice each lemon in half, and squeeze roasted lemon pulp into a bowl.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon pulp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked pasta, basil, salt and pepper; toss well. Serve hot.

By Sunaina

Lemon Chicken with Broccoli

Lemon Chicken with Broccoli

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grate 1 tablespoon zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from the lemon.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Pour off any fat.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat to medium. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the concentrated broth and lemon juice. Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. 4 Stir the broccoli and lemon zest in the skillet. Cover and cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Grilled Lemon Pepper Catfish

Grilled Lemon Pepper Catfish

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the juice of 5 lemons into a glass bowl; whisk in the sea salt and garlic. Add the catfish fillets, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven's broiler for 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and set the oven rack to the lowest position.
  3. 3 Remove the catfish fillets from the marinade, and shake off excess; discard the remaining marinade. Place the fillets on a broiling pan; sprinkle with the lemon pepper seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, and Creole seasoning. Arrange the lemon slices over the fillets.
  4. 4 Broil in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. You may wish to turn the broiler on fully for the last few minutes if you like the edges of the fish blackened. Sprinkle the fillets with shredded carrot and parsley to garnish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

By Elizabeth Ann Steele

Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto

Stephan's Broiled Salmon Pesto

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to accommodate the fish. Place salmon in pan skin-side down. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon and white wine over salmon; set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Set an oven rack about 9 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  3. 3 Spread a 1/4-inch thick layer of pesto on top of salmon.
  4. 4 Cook under the preheated broiler until a crust forms and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove salmon and set aside for a few minutes. Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over fish. Slice the remaining 1/2 lemon into thin slices; arrange on salmon.

By Stephan Schwartz

Supreme Pork Chops

Supreme Pork Chops

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chops in a 9x13-inch baking dish; top each chop with 1 onion slice and 1 lemon slice. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon ketchup on top of each chop.
  3. 3 Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). While baking, baste occasionally with pan juices.

By Jos

Garlic Spinach

Garlic Spinach

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add spinach, a few handfuls at a time, stirring until wilted before adding more. Stir in lemon juice and season with garlic salt.

By Danni

Lemon-Roasted Broccoli and Asparagus

Lemon-Roasted Broccoli and Asparagus

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place broccoli florets in a bowl. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil oil and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon pepper seasoning. Toss to coat and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place 1/2 of the lemon slices over the top of the broccoli.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile place asparagus in the bowl. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon pepper. Toss to coat.
  5. 5 Add asparagus to the baking sheet in a single layer and place remaining lemon slices over the top of the asparagus. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven and toss broccoli and asparagus together. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole