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17 Lemon & Garlic Recipes That Prove It's the Best Flavor Combo

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These recipes use lemon and garlic to create a bright and bold flavor combination. Lemon brings a boost of acidity while garlic adds its beloved pungent, savory flavor. This flavor duo works with chicken, seafood and even on its own as a dressing. Recipes like Lemon Garlic Scallops and Lemon-Garlic Chicken Penne with Pesto and Spinach are healthy, delicious and showcase this dynamic duo.

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Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans
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This easy lemon-garlic chicken recipe calls for cutlets, which cook in less than 10 minutes! Can't find them? Make your own from chicken breasts. Place each breast on a cutting board and, with your knife parallel to the board, slice into the skinny side of the chicken breast in a single smooth motion. The side of green beans is cooked right in the same pan as the chicken, so this 20-minute easy, healthy dinner is not just a snap to prepare--the cleanup is a cinch too. Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon

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Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner. Don't forget to reserve some pasta water--its starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019

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Lemon-Garlic Sardine Fettuccine

Lemon-Garlic Sardine Fettuccine for Two
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Even sardine skeptics will enjoy this lemony pasta with crispy breadcrumbs. Substitute two 5- to 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna for the sardines if you prefer. If you are using tuna or can't find sardines packed in tomato sauce, add 2 tablespoons tomato paste in Step 4 with the lemon juice. Serve with a salad of bitter greens tossed with a lemon vinaigrette and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2010

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp over Orzo with Zucchini

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This light and veggie-packed shrimp and pasta dish makes a special weeknight dinner. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Lemon Garlic Scallops

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Lemon brightens up sweet scallops in this simple, light dinner. Serve the scallops alongside sautéed spinach with a piece of toasted whole-grain bread to sop up the buttery sauce. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020

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Tahini Sauce with Lemon & Garlic

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Tahini, which is a paste made from ground sesame seeds, makes sauces and dressings super creamy without any dairy or mayonnaise. Use it as a salad dressing, a spread on sandwiches, or a sauce for falafel (see associated recipe, below). Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

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Resist the temptation to turn the broccoli over while it roasts in this easy recipe. Leaving it cut-side down means you'll get deliciously caramelized results. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2017

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Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes & Carrots

Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
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Panko breadcrumbs make this healthy lemon-garlic chicken super-crispy on the outside, while a bit of mayonnaise amps up the juiciness of the thighs. And everything--including fingerling potatoes and carrots--cooks on one sheet pan, so this healthy dinner is super-easy to prep and clean up after too. You can swap out the potatoes and carrots for other vegetables, such as broccoli and parsnips, but just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Lemon-Garlic Glazed Corn on the Cob

<p>Think it doesn't get any better than corn on the cob with butter? Try cooking the corn in butter (cut with a little olive oil to reduce saturated fat) with lemon and garlic and you may change your mind. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010</p>
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Think it doesn't get any better than corn on the cob with butter? Try cooking the corn in butter (cut with a little olive oil to reduce saturated fat) with lemon and garlic and you may change your mind. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010

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Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

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Looking for a recipe to help you eat more heart-healthy fish and veggies? Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation. Not only is it healthy and delicious, this sheet-pan dinner is also easy to make and a breeze to clean up. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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Slow-Cooker Lemon, Garlic & Sage Chicken

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When making a whole, slow-cooker chicken, it's best to buy a better-quality chicken such as one from a farm stand. The flavor and texture of the bird will hold up best over the long cook time. Also, leaving the skin on during cooking will ensure that the chicken stays moist. If you have leftover chicken, use it for a chicken soup or in a chicken salad sandwich. For a beautiful presentation, serve the chicken surrounded by fresh sage leaves and roasted, halved lemons and garlic heads. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

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Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer. Source: EatingWell Magazine, December 2006

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Lemon-Garlic Chicken Penne with Pesto and Spinach

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Fresh pesto brilliantly compliments the lemon and garlic flavors of this juicy chicken dinner. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Lemon-Garlic Yuca Mashers with Cilantro Pesto

<p>This healthy mashed potato recipe gets a Latin twist with yuca--also known as cassava--along with a swirl of Spanish-inspired pesto made with Marcona almonds and Manchego cheese. Use the leftover pesto to flavor steamed or roasted vegetables.</p>
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This healthy mashed potato recipe gets a Latin twist with yuca--also known as cassava--along with a swirl of Spanish-inspired pesto made with Marcona almonds and Manchego cheese. Use the leftover pesto to flavor steamed or roasted vegetables.

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Lemon-Garlic Roast Turkey & White-Wine Gravy

<p>The zesty lemon-garlic rub for this turkey gives it amazing flavor. Instead of using a conventional supermarket turkey that's been "enhanced" with added sodium solution, here we brine a natural or organic turkey to keep the meat extra juicy without a lot of extra sodium. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2008</p>
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The zesty lemon-garlic rub for this turkey gives it amazing flavor. Instead of using a conventional supermarket turkey that's been "enhanced" with added sodium solution, here we brine a natural or organic turkey to keep the meat extra juicy without a lot of extra sodium. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2008

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables

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Here's a healthy twist on shrimp scampi. We left out the butter and loaded the dish up with red peppers and asparagus for a refreshing spring meal. Serve with quinoa. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2008

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Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce

<p>Roasted asparagus is delicious drizzled with a sauce inspired by Caesar salad dressing. Low-fat mayonnaise makes the sauce creamy without a lot of extra calories or fat. Dress up the dish with chopped hard-boiled eggs or leave them out if you're in a hurry. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2009</p>
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Roasted asparagus is delicious drizzled with a sauce inspired by Caesar salad dressing. Low-fat mayonnaise makes the sauce creamy without a lot of extra calories or fat. Dress up the dish with chopped hard-boiled eggs or leave them out if you're in a hurry. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2009

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    1 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Green Beans
    2 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon
    3 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Sardine Fettuccine
    4 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp over Orzo with Zucchini
    5 of 17 Lemon Garlic Scallops
    6 of 17 Tahini Sauce with Lemon & Garlic
    7 of 17 Roasted Broccoli with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
    8 of 17 Crispy Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
    9 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Glazed Corn on the Cob
    10 of 17 Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce
    11 of 17 Slow-Cooker Lemon, Garlic & Sage Chicken
    12 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp
    13 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Chicken Penne with Pesto and Spinach
    14 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Yuca Mashers with Cilantro Pesto
    15 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Roast Turkey & White-Wine Gravy
    16 of 17 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables
    17 of 17 Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce

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