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Lemon

Lemon is a highly valued fruit in Mexican gastronomy, used in a variety of dishes and drinks. Its juice is employed in sauces, ceviches, and dressings, providing a fresh and acidic flavour. It is an essential ingredient in Mexican cooking.

Estimated retail price

~£0.60 / each

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Lemon, part of the fruits section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 18 recipes in our collection, including Chinicuil Maguey Worm Tacos, Mazatlán-Style Prawn Tacos and Mexican Street Corn Dip. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Lemon

Chinicuil Maguey Worm TacosTacos

Chinicuil Maguey Worm Tacos

Mazatlán-Style Prawn TacosTacos

Mazatlán-Style Prawn Tacos

Mexican Street Corn DipSauces

Mexican Street Corn Dip

Toasted Chicatana Ants (Nucú) with Salt and LimeStreet Food

Toasted Chicatana Ants (Nucú) with Salt and Lime

Fresh Manzano Chilli SalsaSauces

Fresh Manzano Chilli Salsa

Mexican Pico de Gallo (Salsa Mexicana Cruda)Sauces

Mexican Pico de Gallo (Salsa Mexicana Cruda)

Red Prawn BrothSopas Y Caldos

Red Prawn Broth

Mexican Street Corn Mac and CheeseStews

Mexican Street Corn Mac and Cheese

Esquites Pasta (Mexican Street Corn Mac)FusióN

Esquites Pasta (Mexican Street Corn Mac)

Veracruz Octopus in Garlic Chilli OilSeafood

Veracruz Octopus in Garlic Chilli Oil

Baja California Butter-Sautéed Callo de Hacha ScallopsSeafood

Baja California Butter-Sautéed Callo de Hacha Scallops

Prawns in Tamarind and Chilli SauceSeafood

Prawns in Tamarind and Chilli Sauce

Yucatecan Caballero PobreDesserts

Yucatecan Caballero Pobre

Sugar SkullsDesserts

Sugar Skulls

Cauliflower Al Pastor TacosVegano

Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos

Black Bean HummusFusion

Black Bean Hummus

Christmas Eve Beetroot SaladNavidad

Christmas Eve Beetroot Salad

Jackfruit Tinga TostadasVegano

Jackfruit Tinga Tostadas

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Lemon?

Lemon is used in 18 recipes in our collection, such as Chinicuil Maguey Worm Tacos and Mazatlán-Style Prawn Tacos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Lemon in the UK?

You can buy Lemon online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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