Lemon
Lemon is that tangy flavor that you can add to your recipes. There are many types of lemons that are available all over the world. Lemon is a citrus fruit and has a number of nutritional benefits also. It is also one of the primary sources for Vitamin C as are all citrus fruits. Lemons are used in many drink recipes and to also make lemonade. Soft drinks and iced teas make great use of lemons as well. Lemons are also used for odorizing especially fish smells. Lemon juice is also sprinkled over fruits such as apples to prevent them from oxidizing since they can act as short-term preservatives. The uses of lemon in culinary fare are enormous.
Lemons can also be used for tenderizing meat and can also be added in marinades for a variety of recipes for improving the taste as well. Lemons can also be used with other fruits for making marmalades as well. The rind of the lemons is also sued in pastries and cakes to add zing and flavor to the cakes and pastries. Lemons are also widely used in Pickles in the Middle East and Southeast. Various lemon-based liqueurs are widely popular all over the world.
Recipes
Lemon Chicken
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. dry sherry or saki
2 Tbsp. Kikkoman soy sauce
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 Tbsp. fermented black beans
1 tsp. finely minced garlic
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. sugar
dash cayenne pepper
2 skinned, boneless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp. peanut or canola oil
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
hot cooked rice
Directions:
• Crush black beans and put to soak in 1 Tbsp. water.
• Cut chicken in 1/2" strips. Marinate in wine, soy sauce & cornstarch for 20 minutes.
• Remove and stir-fry strips quickly in half the hot peanut oil.
• Remove from pan.
• Add the other tbsp. oil and the garlic and stir fry for 1 minute, being careful not to brown it.
• Add marinade, black beans, and rest of ingredients except sesame oil, and bring to a boil.
• Add chicken and cook over medium heat until sauce is thickened.
• Sprinkle with sesame oil and serve over rice.
Lemon Broccoli pasta
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 clove garlic -- minced
2 cups chicken broth
5 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups broccoli flowerets -- fresh or frozen
3 ounces angel hair pasta -- uncooked
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Generously spray large nonstick saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes or until onions are tender.
Stir chicken broth, lemon peel and pepper into saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in broccoli and pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 6 to 7 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring frequently.
Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in sour cream until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with cheese before serving.
Lemon fruit dip
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
1/2 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1/2 cup Water
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup Whipping Cream -- whipped
Directions:
Combine eggs and 1/2 cup sugar; beat until foamy. Add lemon juice; set aside. In a saucepan, combine second 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened and clear. Remove from heat. Gradually beat in egg mixture. Place saucepan over low heat cook, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool. Fold in whipped cream. Serve with fresh fruit, cookies or pound cake for dipping.
Breaded lemon fish fillets
Ingredients:
1/2 cup crushed round crackers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup margarine -- melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound Fresh Or Frozen (Defrosted) Fish Fillets
Paprika
Directions:
Reserve 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs. Mix remaining crumbs with salt and pepper. Mix margarine and lemon juice. Dip fish into margarine mixture, then into cracker crumbs. Arrange fish with thickest parts to outside edge on microwave rack in baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika.
Microwave uncovered on high (100%) 2 minutes; rotate baking dish 1/2 turn. Microwave until fish flakes easily with fork, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Sprinkle with reserved cracker crumbs. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
This recipe serves 4