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22 Ways to Cook with Limes and Add Some Zest to Your Step

Our best, tastiest recipes featuring limes.
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Alex Lau

Citrusy, bright, and full of flavor, every part of a lime, from the zest to the juice to the segments, adds tang and freshness to a variety of dishes. Find some inspiration on how to use them with our 22 favorite recipes!

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    Danny Kim
    13/22

    Yogurt-Lime Sorbet

    It doesn’t come out of a soft-serve machine, and you can’t twist it, but our version of fro-yo wins at everything else.

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    Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    14/22

    Herby Lime Dressing

    A blend of chiles, arugula, mint, and lime, this dressing brightens up everything from salads and grains to fish and meat.

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  • Image may contain Food Meal Dish Confectionery and Sweets
    17/22

    Lime-in-the-Coconut Macaroons

    Lime zest is a fresh addition to macaroons, and a Microplane is our zesting tool of choice. If you can’t find unsweetened coconut chips, use two 7-oz. bags of sweetened shredded coconut and reduce the sugar to 1 Tbsp.

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  • Image may contain Food Dish Meal Plant Platter Produce and Vegetable
    18/22

    Apple Salad with Walnuts and Lime

    An invigorating hit of citrus brings together crisp apples, toasty bread and nuts, and sharp cheese, making this one of our favorite recipes this year.

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  • Image may contain Food Meal Dish Plant Bowl Burger and Seasoning
    19/22

    Striped Bass with Lime Broth

    Serving a perfectly cooked, crisp-skinned piece of fish in a seasoned lime broth lets you get a spoonful of bright flavor in every bite.

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    20/22

    Ginger-Lime Cauliflower

    The Indian flavors of this dish combine cooling spices (fennel, coriander) with the heat of a jalapeño. Remove the seeds from the pepper if you like things a little less fiery.

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