Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 pounds raw frozen shrimp, deveined, shells on
• 2 sticks cold butter, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 whole lemon, juiced
• Crusty bread, for serving

If you love shrimp, you’re going to love the burst of lemon flavor in this recipe. Process the butter, parsley, salt, red pepper, garlic, and lemon. Sprinkle over the shrimp, and then bake the shrimp until it is opaque. Finally, serve with hot, crusty bread.

Lemon and Oregano Chicken

Ingredients

• One 4- to 4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 shallots, cut into 1-inch-thick pieces through the stem
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped
• 2 medium leeks, white part only, sliced into 1 1/2-inch rounds and rinsed
• One 14-ounce can whole artichoke hearts in water, drained
• 5 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds

Begin by browning the chicken on both sides, in the pan. Remove the chicken and heat the remaining ingredients until softened. Put the chicken back into the pan, and transfer the pan to the oven to continue baking. Garnish with oregano before serving.

Sauteed Green Beans with Lemon and Blue Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8 ounces green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot sauce
• Fresh lemon juice, as needed
• 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese

Add the green beans to butter and oil, stirring until they begin to color. Next, add in the worcestershire, sriracha, and lemon juice. Continue cooking until crisp and tender. Finally, top with crumbled blue cheese before serving.

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Lemon Bars

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Filling

2 large eggs

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Additional confectioners’ sugar

Lemon bars are always a delightful crowd favorite. Like most lemon recipes they are tangy and delicious with a chewy brownie-like consistency. Begin by combining ingredients to make the crust in a 8-inch baking pan. Then prepare the filling, and pour over the crust, baking for at least 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack, dust with confectioners’ sugar, cut into bars, and enjoy!

Lemon Drop Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tablespoon half-and-half cream

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup finely crushed lemon drops

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Take a light fluffy cookie, add a little bit of lemon, and you’ve got a refreshing, sugary treat. After combining all of the ingredients, and creaming them together, create balls with the dough. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and cool on a wire racks.

Lemonade Icebox Pie Recipe

3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Yellow food coloring, optional

1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Enjoy a piece of creamy and smooth lemon pie. This pie’s lemon flavor is bold, and sure to become a new springtime favorite dessert. In a large bowl combine all ingredients until smooth, folding in the whipped topping if you desire. Pour over crust, cover, and refrigerate until set.

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