42 Lemony Dinner Recipes for Citrus Lovers

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42 Lemony Dinner Recipes for Citrus Lovers1/42 Lemon Chicken Orzo 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Chicken with Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a dish that’s light and fresh but still filling. My kids love all the veggies… for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. —Shannon Humphrey, Hampton, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 399 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber),

32g protein

32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 2/42 Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet-Pan Supper 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Most nights, I need something that gets on the table with minimal effort and delicious results. This sheet pan supper has become an all-time favorite not only because of its bright flavors, but also because of its speedy cleanup time! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Try out more of these recipes using lemons. Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1-1/4 cups vegetables: 516

Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 3/42 Slow-Roasted Lemon Dill Chicken 16 Reviews Contest Winner Slow-Roasted Lemon Dill Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The lemon and dill in this slow-cooked recipe give the chicken a bright, fresh taste. Pair the entree with a side of noodles or a mixed green salad. —Lori Lockrey, Pickering, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces

—Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2

cooked chicken: 429 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 44g protein. 4/42 Lemony Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemony Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicate dish tastes so bright with a touch of lemon and tender sauteed scallops. Serve with crusty whole grain bread, and you have an impressive dinner that comes together in a flash. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2

It has a delicious lemon-herb flavor and is simple to make

cups: 404 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 737mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. 5/42 Lemon Roasted Chicken 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a meal I have my students make in our nutrition unit. It has a delicious lemon-herb flavor and is simple to make. —Mindy Rottmund, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs with 4 ounces potatoes and 2 tomatoes: 446 calories, 20g

The tangy lemon gives the cod fish some oomph

fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 45g protein. 6/42 Lemon Baked Cod 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Parsley Baked Cod Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After trying a few baked cod recipes, this was the first fish recipe that got two thumbs up from my picky meat-only eaters. The tangy lemon gives the cod fish some oomph. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 232 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol,

477mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein

477mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 starch. 7/42 Herbed Lemon Pork Chops 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Expect to get plenty of compliments on these fast, flavor-packed chops. They’re tender and juicy. —Billi Jo Sylvester, New Smyrna Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 200 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 8/42 Lemon Chicken Pasta

My grandmother made chicken wings and served them over rice

13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother made chicken wings and served them over rice. To speed things up, I cook lemony chicken breasts and serve them over capellini pasta. —Aileen Rivera, Bronx, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 403 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 577mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 9/42 Lemon Butter Tilapia 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tilapia with Lemon Caper Sauce Recipe photo

by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25

by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are always trying to increase the amount of fish in our diet. This recipe is fast, easy and enjoyable, even for non-fish lovers. —Catherine Jensen, Blytheville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1 tablespoon sauce: 207 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 10/42 Roast Chicken 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF

HOME Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am a busy mom of four and a nursing student, so weeknight dinners are often rushed. Sunday dinners are very important to our family, and everyone loves when I make this old-fashioned chicken recipe. —Amy Jenkins, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked chicken: 281 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 11/42 Lemony Chickpeas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

They’re especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice

the Recipe Creator: These saucy chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays. They’re especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice. —April Strevell, Red Bank, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup chickpea mixture with 1 cup rice: 433 calories, 9g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein. 12/42 Lemon-Olive Chicken with Orzo 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon-Olive Chicken with Orzo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick skillet recipe is a healthy all-in-one meal.

I just add a tossed salad for a menu the entire family loves

I just add a tossed salad for a menu the entire family loves. —Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch. 13/42 Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty pasta is a family favorite —the kids love the light lemony

flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies

flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies. You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 279 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 14/42 Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garlic, oregano and

lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish

lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It’s easy to fix—just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow cooker do the work. I like to serve this dish to company. —Walter Powell, Wilmington, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 336 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 56g protein. 15/42 Fried Lemon Fish 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fried Lemon Fish Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

My husband ranks this as one of his favorite fish fry batters

Creator: Fishing is a popular recreational activity where we live, so folks are always looking for ways to prepare their catches. My husband ranks this as one of his favorite fish fry batters. —Jackie Hannahs, Cedar Springs, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked fish: 384 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 167mg cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. 16/42 Lemon-Caper Pork Medallions 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For an elegant but easy dinner you can put together in a twinkling for

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