38 savoury ways with citrus to make tonight

Citrus works wonders in desserts, for sure. But there are also plenty of tasty savoury ways to enjoy your favourite citrus fruits. From a classic lemon chicken to orange-glazed lamb ribs, and from a punchy citrus salad to a zesty seafood sauce, there are countless ways to add more zing to your dinner. So whether life has given you lemons, limes, oranges, yuzu or grapefruit, make the most of them with these easy and delicious savoury citrus recipes.

Yotam Ottolenghi's double lemon chicken

"Lemon chicken is the inspiration for this dish, where a sweet lemony sauce coats crispy fried chicken pieces." - Yotam Ottolenghi

Lemon and chilli prawn pasta with zucchini, basil and tomato

Direct from the Mediterranean, this irresistible combination of pasta, prawns, chilli, garlic and basil is sure to become a family lunch or dinner favourite. Load up a platter, pop on the table and watch it disappear.

Creamy greens pasta with lemon and cavolo nero pangrattato (breadcrumbs)

This herby green pasta combines creamy sauce and a delectable crunchy crumb for a delightful textural take on classic Italian food.

Lemon, Sicilian olive and jalapeno spaghettini with pecorino Romano

Ellie and Sam Studd pay tribute to a truly venerated cheese – pecorino. This salty delight has a history that stretches back 2,000 years. Invite it home for dinner tonight for a plate of spaghetti.

Creamy garlic and lemon salmon with tagliatelle

Fishing for a fast and fresh dinner? Look no further – this salmon pasta is the reel deal.

Roast pumpkin and lentil salad with roasted lemon dressing

This vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is guaranteed to leave anyone happy and satisfied.

Lemon-brined chicken with pearl barley salad

"Brining your chicken is a lovely way to add flavour and keep moisture in. Here, I’ve used chicken thighs, but brining chicken breasts for half the time below then poaching them in the brine liquid is a beautiful way to cook the breast. Double the amount of brine for a whole chicken and brine for 2-3 hours before you roast it; just remember to pat the skin dry before roasting to ensure crispy skin." - Matt Wilkinson

Preserved lemon and olive chicken tagine

This hearty chicken recipe is perfect for dinner parties or weekend entertaining. Succulent chicken thighs absorb all the juicy flavours of the tangy preserved lemon and Sicilian green olives, while the bite-sized kipfler potatoes round out the zing with their creamy, fluffy centres. Served with crusty bread, this delicious tagine recipe is one to dip into every weekend.

Bitter lemon, mustard seed and garlic pullao (rice)

"This is a recipe inspired by my Nani’s (maternal grandmother’s) preserved lemons. The combination of preserved lemon and mustard seeds is reminiscent of my Nani’s Karachi kitchen and the aroma of her garden-grown lemons, resulting in an unusual and unique dish that fuels my nostalgia.” – Sumayya Usmani