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Spicy Fennel–Meyer Lemon Mignonette

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Can’t find Meyer lemons? Mimic their flavor by mixing half lemon zest and juice, and half orange zest and juice.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about ¾ cup

Ingredients

¼

small fennel bulb, finely chopped, plus 1 Tbsp. chopped fronds

2

Fresno chiles or jalapeños, seeded, finely chopped

½

small shallot, finely chopped

1

teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest

3

tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice

Kosher salt

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Combine fennel bulb and fronds, chiles, shallot, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season lightly with salt. (Serve alongside oysters.)

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 10 Fat (g) 0 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 2 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 0 Protein (g)0 Sodium (mg) 60