Spicy Fennel-Meyer Lemon Mignonette

Name: Spicy Fennel-Meyer Lemon Mignonette
Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 1/2 small fennel bulb, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fronds; 2 Fresno chiles or jalapeños, seeded, finely chopped; 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice; Kosher salt

By Travis Lett

November 5, 2013

Can't find Meyer lemons? Mimic their flavor by mixing half lemon zest and juice, and half orange zest and juice.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1/2 small fennel bulb, finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fronds

2 Fresno chiles or jalapeños, seeded, finely chopped

1/2 small shallot, finely chopped

1 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest

3 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice

Kosher salt

Preparation

Combine fennel bulb and fronds, chiles, shallot, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season lightly with salt. (Serve alongside oysters.)

TagsSauce Meyer Lemon Lemon Citrus Fruit Fennel Root Vegetable Vegetable Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Vegetarian Vegan Easy Quick No-Cook Bon Appétit

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