Bright, citrusy, and lip-puckering good. If you ever find yourself asking what you should do with all those lemons on your kitchen counter, this list is for you! Here’s a variety of lemon recipes ranging from cocktails to mocktails, pasta to salmon, and something to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

a loaf of lemon poppy seed bread with lemon slices and flowers on top

Your New Favorite Lemon Recipes

Limoncello Martini

limoncello martini poured into coupe glass with cocktail shaker on side

This fabulous Limoncello Martini is shaken with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, giving a whole new meaning to sour and sweet. All it takes is 4 basic ingredients to escape to the Italian countryside, with plenty of snacks nearby.

Sparkling Strawberry Lemon Mocktail

a glass full of sparkling strawberry lemon mocktail garnished with lemon slices

This sparkling strawberry lemon mocktail boasts a deliciously sweet and citrusy strawberry lemonade flavor! Easy to make with all-natural ingredients, extremely refreshing, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. If you love a spritz but are looking for a mocktail, this is your drink!

Lemon Drop Shot

lemon drop shot with lemon wedges on cutting board

This Lemon Drop Shot recipe is a tart, fruity, and sweet party treat that goes down so smoothly. With a sugared lemon wedge or sugared rim to finish, it’s a sure way to pucker up the party!

Creamy Lemon Pasta

a blue and white floral bowl with creamy lemon pasta in it

This Creamy Lemon Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that tastes like a special occasion! Each piece of pasta is coated in a bright and zesty lemon sauce that’s silky smooth. Full of cracked black pepper and Parmigiano, one bite of this creamy sauce is like taking a trip to sunny Italy!

Lemon Pepper Salmon

lemon pepper salmon and potatoes made in the air fryer on a plate alongside green beans

This Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Salmon is a main dish and side dish all-in-one, and it’ll be ready in just 15 minutes! The salmon is tender and flaky, while the Yukon potatoes are cooked to perfection, all coated in a zesty lemon pepper marinade. 

Orzo Lemon Salad

Top shot of greek pasta salad with gold spoon on large oval serving dish.

Orzo lemon salad is an easy, fresh side dish perfect for your next backyard BBQ! Tossed with Kalamata olives and crumbled feta, this 15-minute Greek pasta salad will quickly become your new favorite make-ahead recipe.

Vegan Pasta Salad w/ Lemon Herb Dressing

vegan pasta salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, basil in white bowl

This Vegan Pasta Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing (no mayo!) is creamy, fresh and flavorful with a bounty of white beans and avocado tossed in a homemade lemon dressing with fresh herbs.

Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake

a lemon poppy seed loaf cut into slices

This lemon poppy seed loaf cake is your easy spring dessert go-to! This loaf cake is flavored with bright fresh lemon juice and poppy seeds. In the center of the loaf is a lemon curd core and the top is drizzled with an easy lemon glaze.

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