Citrus fruits

Tips and tricks for cooking with citrus

Lemons, oranges, limes, grapefruit, mandarins, clementines… the citrus family is extremely vast! Check out our tips and tricks to help you pick your citrus and cook them without wasting a drop.

Brighten up your plate with citrus fruit

All about oranges

Lemon: Essential in the kitchen

All about limes

All about grapfruits

Zest, rind and peel: 15 tips for making the most of citrus fruit!

All about lemons

Citrus: good for every occasion!

Did you know that the citrus season usually lasts from November to May but some fruit, like lemons and oranges, are available year-round? Moreover, citrus pairs well with fish or meat and can be enjoyed in every course of your meal, from the appetizer to dessert. It’s incredibly versatile!

Fish

Meat and poultry

Bakery

Cocktails

Fish

Meat and poultry

Bakery

Cocktails

Fish

Lemon is obviously a classic way to season your fish. But there are numerous citrus fruits that pair wonderfully well with fish and seafood. This is the case for pomelos and grapefruit because they are both sweet and sour. Here are a few recipes to inspire you!

Mussels with Orange and Coriander

Salmon Burgers with pancetta and orange fennel coleslaw

Scallops with Lemon and Maple Syrup Dressing

Mahi-mahi Accras with Lemon Caper Mayonnaise

Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche Canapés

Mussels with Basil and Limes

Grapefruit and Salmon Salad

Salmon Steaks with Peaches and Grapefruit Salsa

Ricotta Crab Canapés

Avocado, Pomelo and Smoked Salmon Salad

Warm Lobster, Asparagus Salad with Citrus Dressing

Meat and poultry

As a zest, vinaigrette, or even cooked, citrus fruits are versatile, flavourful, and can enhance your meat dishes. Orange for instance, is a sure-fire way to boost the taste of pork while lemon goes wonderfully well with veal and chicken. Here are some recipes we recommend!

Mini meat skewers with grapefruit Asian sauce

Pork Chops with Orange Stewed Figs

Caramelized Onion Pork Osso Buco with Orange-oregano Gremolata

Shaved Fennel, Orange, Candied Pecans and Toasted Millet

Leg of lamb with Pancetta and Lemon Zest

Chicken thighs with olives, lemon and fennel

Orange-ginger coated beef tataki with lemon-soy sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Lemon and Anise

Pepper and Cranberry Lemon Flavoured Pork Ragoût

Sautéed Rabbit With Leeks and Clementines

Coconut Skillet Chicken with Cilantro and Lime Flavour Rice

BBQ Quebec Milk-Fed Veal Rib Chop with Citrus and Olive Oil Sauce

Bakery

As a mousse, in a cake, or to flavour a bread, citrus fruits have earned their spot in the bakery aisle. Lemon pie, lime sorbet, orange chocolate mousse… citrus can make your pastries even more delightful! Get inspired by these recipes.

Blood orange and vanilla pic

Crusty browned bread à l'orange

Grilled Brownie in an Orange Shell

Orange-Caramel Flan

Orange Tart

Chocolate Citrus Surprise

Gourmet Orange Tarts

Lemon and Cream Cheese Mousse with Fresh Quebec Raspberries

Maple Angel Food Cake with Ginger, Lime, Coconut, and Fruit

Grapefruit Upside-Down Cake

Tart lime yogurt

Grapefruit Meringue Pudding Pie

Cocktails

A slice of orange, some lime zest, a few drops of lemon juice… citrus fruits are used in myriad cocktails to add a hint of acid or to boost their flavour. In fact, you can also find liqueurs made from citrus. Here are a few recipes to add some sunshine to your cocktails!