Lime recipes

Give your cooking a citrus flavour-boost with these delicious lime recipes.

These savoury and sweet ideas include larder stalwarts like homemade lime pickle and zesty lime marmalade. There’s the  American favourite key lime pie, and a classic margarita cocktail. There’s plenty of lime desserts, bakes, savoury mains and sides to try, so make sure your fruit bowl is always stocked with citrus.

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Classic daiquiri

Summer cocktail recipes

Classic daiquiri

The classic daiquiri is a combination of rum, lime and sugar. It’s the original sour cocktail – learn how to make it.

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Brazilian-style lemonade

Non-alcoholic drink recipes

Brazilian-style lemonade

Inspired by Brazilian lemonade, made by whizzing limes with condensed milk, our take has added lemon and mint to keep it really refreshing.

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Salted pistachio and lime ice cream

Pistachio recipes

Salted pistachio and lime ice cream

Our salted pistachio ice cream recipe is an easy upgrade on a holiday fave. Salt opens up your palette to taste more of the toasty pistachios.

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Grilled miso, lime and ginger mussels

30-minute meal recipes

Grilled miso, lime and ginger mussels

Grilled mussels with lime are perfect for a starter or served with chips for a main, These crispy-zingy savoury bites are incredibly moreish.

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Lime marmalade

Marmalade recipes

Lime marmalade

During citrus season, as well as seville orange marmalade, why not try something a little more peppy such as this zingy lime marmalade recipe?

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Smoky chilli and lime butter

Recipes that make the most of butter

Smoky chilli and lime butter

This zesty, smoky chilli butter with hints of chipotle, garlic and lime gives an easy flavour boost to beef, pork, chicken or enchiladas.

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Chilli and lime tiger prawns with fried courgettes

Courgette recipes

Chilli and lime tiger prawns with fried courgettes

Serve these sizzling lime and chilli tiger prawns with golden, pan-fried courgettes and mayo. This dinner for one is ready in 30 mins.

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Lime pickle

Indian side dishes

Lime pickle

Chef Romy Gill shares her easy recipe for lime pickle. Serve this classic Indian condiment alongside an array of dishes.

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Peanut and lime fish goujons with Thai-style salad

Healthy fish recipes

Peanut and lime fish goujons with Thai-style salad

Pair crisp and golden fish goujons with a herby Thai-style salad in Rick Toogood's easy dinner recipe. Serve with peanuts and lime wedges.

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Coconut pork curry with crispy lime crumbs

Pork recipes from around the world

Coconut pork curry with crispy lime crumbs

This quick pork curry recipe uses lime juice, coconut milk, soy sauce and sesame oil to bring south-east Asian flavours to the fore.

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Strawberry, lime and elderflower muddle

Cocktail recipes

Strawberry, lime and elderflower muddle

Introducing your new favourite summer cocktail: our strawberry, lime and elderflower muddle. It takes minutes to make on a hot summer's day.

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Classic margarita cocktail

Cocktail recipes

Classic margarita cocktail

Learn how to make a perfect margarita cocktail with our easy recipe. Plus, how to scale up this classic Mexican tequila drink for a crowd.

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Sesame and soy salmon with lime dressing

Salmon fillet recipes

Sesame and soy salmon with lime dressing

We've served steamed sesame and soy salmon with lots of greens, black beans and a fiery lime and wasabi dressing for extra kick!

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Zesty lime and anchovy lamb steaks

Favourite lamb recipes

Zesty lime and anchovy lamb steaks

We've used anchovies and lime zest to really amp up the flavour in this easy lamb steak one-pot with new potatoes – all in 30 minutes.

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Zesty lime, coriander and coconut chicken curry

Chicken curry recipes

Zesty lime, coriander and coconut chicken curry

This take on a Thai green chicken curry can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. Fresh lime and coriander give this creamy curry a zesty lift.

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Gin and lime custard tart

Sweet tart recipes

Gin and lime custard tart

We've taken the flavours of a gimlet cocktail – gin and lime – and magicked them into a creamy custard tart. It makes a great dinner party dessert.

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