14 Savory Citrus Recipes For Your Next Summer Fête (2024)

Like most people in the world, here at Brit + Co., we’re big fans of summer. And one of the best things about summer? Citrus — it’s synonymous with the season. We’re always on the lookout for new and unexpected ways to use these zesty fruits — other than in our fave co*cktails and cakes, of course. Get ready for an immunity and collagen boost, use lemons to deck out a super sunny table and whip up one of these savory citrus dishes for your next summer bash!

1. Grapefruit Tarragon Gin and Tonic: First things first, summer means alfresco happy hours galore. Dress up your gin and tonic with fresh herbs and shot of fresh grapefruit juice and enjoy this seasonal twist on a classic! (via Food 52)

2. Smoked Salmon Lavash Wrap With Lemon-Dill Cream Cheese: Liven up your lunch hour with this delicious and healthy wrap. Light and refreshing, this is the perfect meal to get you through the last few hours ’til you can have one of those grapefruit tarragon G ‘n’ Ts. (via The Cozy Apron)

3. Fish and Chips Tacos With a Chipotle Lime Dressing: Put a new spin on two pub classics — combine tacos with fish and chips! We’re so excited to try this update on another of our summer essentials, fish tacos. But we’re left with one question: Is there any food you can’t improve by the addition of French fries? (via Taste and Tell)

4. Summer Squash Tartines With Ricotta, Rosemary and Lemon: These tartines (or, as we call them, fancy toasts) are sublime with creamy ricotta brightened up by lemon zest. Though the creator uses summer squash, just about any fresh summer produce would work well here. We’re thinking tomatoes from our new garden. (via Eats Well With Others)

5. Ginger Citrus Soba and Snow Peas: So good you won’t even notice it’s vegan, and it’s easily made gluten-free, too! Two kinds of citrus and Sriracha dress up this easy weeknight meal. (via Love and Lemons)

6. Miso Blood Orange Scallops: Nom. We love this dish equally for a dressed up summer dinner party or a romantic summer date night for two. (via Kitchenette)

7. Savory Grapefruit Sabayon: Pour this tart and creamy sauce over any variety of seafood or fresh steamed asparagus, and impress your friends with your haute culinary skills. (via Food 52)

8. Citrus Ginger Tofu Salad With Buckwheat Soba Noodles: So we know we sort of already covered this concept, but we loved this recipe too much not to share it as well. It provides calcium for veg-heads, and the flavor improves the longer it marinates, so you can easily make it ahead of time! (via Food 52)

9. Roasted Sable Fish With Spot Prawn Risotto and a Citrus Beurre Blanc: Here’s another easy dish that brings big wow factor. You just need the patience to stir the risotto. (via Kitchen Culinaire)

10. Crying Tiger Steak: This steak is marinated in fish sauce and topped with a sweet and spicy Thai relish. Have an Asian adventure right in your own kitchen, no need to wait in tedious TSA lines! (via The Wanderlust Kitchen)

11. Lime Infused Jalapeño Popper Corn Fritters: Another great bar food mashup — jalapeño poppers and fritters! We’re taking this great combo a step further (several steps, really) with lime juice, bacon and avocado. (via Closet Cooking)

12. Devil Salad With Chili-Lime Vinaigrette: This is one of those rare and beautiful salads we could eat every day without getting tired of it. A feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, it’s got spicy chorizo, avocado and gooey runny eggs. (via From the Kitchen)

13. Chipotle Chicken and Andouille Sausage Sliders: We want these for our next barbecue. Spicy chicken sausage sliders are smothered in white cheddar and a chipotle lime Greek yogurt aioli. Plus, it’s got a bonus recipe for cauliflower slider buns for the gluten-averse among us. (via The Housewife in Training Files)

14. Meyer Lemon Pizza: Yep, lemons on a pizza. We were skeptical too, but the lemon really plays up the prosciutto, goat cheese and spinach. Someone just kicked Friday Pizza Night up a notch. (via How Sweet Eats)

Have we convinced you to eat citrus for dinner yet? Know of any other weird savory citrus combos that turned out to be mind-blowingly good?

Meaghan Pachay

Meaghan's love affair with cooking, crafting and all things DIY began at age eight, with her first reading of Little House on the Prairie. It shows no signs of petering out anytime soon.

14 Savory Citrus Recipes For Your Next Summer Fête (2024)

FAQs

What to do with lots of limes and lemons? ›

Lemon & Lime Recipes
  1. Lemon Mayonnaise. Rated 4 out of 5. ...
  2. Chicken & Noodles in Coconut Lime Broth. Rated 4 out of 5.
  3. Coconut Lime Cake. Rated 3 out of 5. ...
  4. Cumin Lime Vinaigrette. Rated 4 out of 5. ...
  5. Fresh Strawberry, Apple & Lime Juice. ...
  6. Fish Roasted in Lemons & Tahini. ...
  7. Goat Cheese, Onion, Spinach & Lemon Pizza. ...
  8. Greek Lemon Soup.

What to do with all my citrus? ›

Then there are the classic options: freeze lemon or lime juice for homemade lemonade in the summer; create a marmalade or preserves; make a lemon bar (or try a different citrus); or peel, segment and can your citrus.

What can you do with old citrus fruit? ›

Can you give us some general ideas for using up citrus fruits?
  • Dehydrate grapefruit for long-term storage or Christmas decorations. ...
  • Juice any citrus fruit and freeze in ice cube trays. ...
  • Peel off the rind and 'blanch and refresh': bring some water to the boil with the rind in it, plunge into iced water, repeat six times.

Do lemons and limes detox your liver? ›

Citrus Fruits: Fruits like grapefruit, oranges, limes and lemons all boost the liver's cleansing ability.

Can I freeze lemons and limes whole? ›

Wrap them in plastic, throw them in the freezer, take them out, zap them in the micro for 30 seconds or so, and you will have more juice from that lemon or lime than you can imagine! I freeze Lemons & Limes whole all the time. A great way to keep them from going bad. They work fine for juice or zest.

When should you not prune citrus trees? ›

Major pruning activities should take place after risk of a freeze has passed, but well before summer heat. If trees are pruned too early in the spring, the pruning can stimulate a growth flush which is susceptible to frost or freeze damage.

Can I freeze citrus fruit? ›

To prolong the shelf life (up to 3-4 weeks) of citrus fruits, keep them in a bag in the refrigerator. Freezing: Citrus can be frozen in wedges, slices, zest, juice, or whole. By freezing citrus, you can use nearly every part of the fruit and always have it on hand to add to dishes and drinks. Always wash fruit first.

Can you boil orange peels and drink it? ›

To make orange peel tea, just combine fresh or dried orange peels and water in a pot with a lid, bring to a boil, and then remove from the heat. Allow the orange peels to steep for an hour or more before straining and discarding the used peels,” she said, sharing another method of making this tea.

What to make with citrus peels? ›

Citrus peels can be dried and ground into a zesty seasoning blend, or steeped in water to make infused drinks. They can even be used to make aromatic oils for cooking, adding a burst of flavour to every recipe.

Can citrus go bad? ›

In the Refrigerator

To preserve the quality of citrus fruits and to keep them at their best, they should be refrigerated. "If refrigerated between 41 and 42 degrees Fahrenheit, citrus can be stored for three to six weeks," Ward says.

What does eating half a lemon do? ›

Lemons contain nutrients that may help support your cardiovascular health and protect against kidney stones and anemia, among other benefits. Lemons are high in vitamin C, fiber, and various beneficial plant compounds. These nutrients are responsible for several health benefits.

What does boiling lemons in water do? ›

What are the health benefits of boiling lemons? There is some anecdotal evidence to suggest that consuming boiled lemons can boost immunity, improve the skin, and even help people lose weight. However, scientific studies into the nutritional values and health benefits of boiled lemons specifically are scarce.

What to do with lemons when you have too many? ›

Too many lemons? What to do with them…
  1. (With thanks to my wonderful friend, Sharon L., edited for space.) ...
  2. Simple.. ...
  3. Sprinkle it to your vegetable salad, ice cream, soup, cereals, noodles, spaghetti sauce, rice, sushi, fish dishes, whisky….

What does boiling lemons and limes do? ›

Boiled lemon water is a beverage made by boiling lemons or lemon peels in water. In addition to keeping you hydrated, it may help promote weight loss and prevent kidney stones. However, most of the potential health benefits of boiled lemon water come from its water content, not its citrus flavoring.

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