There’s no easier way to brighten the flavors of a dish than to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dusting of finely grated zest. Here, our favorite savory uses for versatile citrus.

Roast Chicken with Saffron and Lemon
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Lemon and Coriander Marinated Olives
Beet and Goat Cheese Napoleons
Lemon and Rosemary Chicken (Pollo Arrosto)
Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder Roast (Pernil Asado Con Mojo)
Dry-Cured Olives with Rosemary and Orange
Chicken and Onion Tagine (Djej Besla)

Pollo en Escabeche Oriental (Yucatan-Style Chicken and Onion Stew)
Pollo Pibil (Yucatan-Style Chicken with Achiote)
Chicken, Olive, and Lemon Tagine (Djaj Mqualli)
Lemon-and-Herb-Roasted Vegetables
Butter Lettuce Salad with Pistachios and Orange Crème Fraîche Dressing
Roasted Turkey with Achiote Citrus Marinade
Roast Duck with Mandarin Orange Sauce
Sautéed Crab with Avocado, Grapefruit and Herb Salad