Best Preserved Lemons Recipes

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CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS



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This rich and fragrant chicken stew is laden with complex flavors and spices reminiscent of the sort you might encounter in a mountainside cafe in Morocco. Save yourself the cost of a plane ticket, however, and make this at home. First, rub the chicken with a redolent combination of garlic, saffron, ground ginger, paprika, cumin, turmeric and black pepper, then pop it into the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours to marinate. Once that's done, brown the chicken parts, and remove from the pan, making room for a pile of sliced onions that you'll sauté until golden brown. Nestle a cinnamon stick into the tangle of onions, pile the chicken parts on top and scatter with slices of preserved lemons and olives, a combination of green and kalamata. Add a bit of chicken stock and lemon juice, then cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through, and your house smells amazing.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, pulverized
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chicken, cut in 8 to 10 pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced thin
1 cinnamon stick
8 calamata olives, pitted and halved
8 cracked green olives, pitted and halved
1 large or 3 small preserved lemons (sold in specialty food shops)
1 cup chicken stock
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, saffron, ginger, paprika, cumin and turmeric together. If not using kosher chicken, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pepper to taste. Rub chicken with mixture, cover, refrigerate and marinate 3 to 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add chicken, and brown on all sides. Remove to platter. Add onions to skillet, and cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to tagine, if you are using one, or leave in skillet. Add cinnamon stick.
  • Put chicken on onions. Scatter with olives. Quarter the lemons, remove pulp and cut skin in strips. Scatter over chicken. Mix stock and lemon juice. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover tagine or skillet. Place over low heat, and cook about 30 minutes, until chicken is done. Scatter parsley on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 628, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 874 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK PRESERVED LEMONS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time P8D

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 lemons, scrubbed and dried, plus the juice of 1 lemon, if necessary
40 grams kosher salt

Steps:

  • Trim the ends off the lemons. Slice each lemon into 8 wedges, removing any seeds as you go. Reserve as much of the juice as possible.
  • Layer the lemon wedges in a wide-mouthed 16-ounce canning jar, covering each layer with salt. Pack the jar as tightly as possible, pressing down to release the lemons' juice as you go and leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace in the jar.
  • Cover the wedges with the reserved lemon juice from the cutting board and the ends. If your lemons do not release a significant amount of juice, top off the jar with the juice of another lemon.
  • Stash in the refrigerator for 4 days, then flip the jar over and age another 4 days before sampling. The peel should be nice and soft. Rinse before using.

PRESERVED LEMONS



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Tangy slivers of preserved lemon make wonderful additions to rice and pasta dishes and salads, as well as adding zest to chicken and fish.

Provided by THOMASSHERBOURNE

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time P7DT15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large lemons, cut into 8 wedges each
¾ cup kosher salt
1 cup lemon juice
¾ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss the lemon slices in kosher salt to coat, and place them into a sterile 2 quart glass jar. Pour in the lemon juice, cover tightly, and let stand on the counter for 1 week. Turn the jar over daily. At the end of the week, top the jar off with enough olive oil to cover the lemons. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
  • To use, pull the lemon pulp from the peel, and scrape out the pith to leave only the yellow rind. Julienne, and add to your favorite dish for a lemony zing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 2135.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PRESERVED LEMONS



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Preserved lemons, sold loose in the souks, are one of the indispensable ingredients of Moroccan cooking, used in fragrant lamb and vegetable tagines, recipes for chicken with lemons and olives , and salads.

Provided by Paula Wolfert

Categories     Citrus     Condiment     Lemon     Spice

Yield Serves 6; makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 lemons
1/4 cup salt, more if desired
Optional Safi mixture:
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
5 to 6 coriander seeds
3 to 4 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, if necessary
EQUIPMENT:
Shallow bowl
Sterile 1-pint mason jar
Sharp knife

Steps:

  • 1. If you wish to soften the peel, soak the lemons in lukewarm water for 3 days, changing the water daily.
  • 2. Quarter the lemons from the top to within 1/2 inch of the bottom, sprinkle salt on the exposed flesh, then reshape the fruit.
  • 3. Place 1 tablespoon salt on the bottom of the mason jar. Pack in the lemons and push them down, adding more salt, and the optional spices between layers. Press the lemons down to release their juices and to make room for the remaining lemons. (If the juice released from the squashed fruit does not cover them, add freshly squeezed lemon juice - not chemically produced lemon juice and not water.*) Leave some air space before sealing the jar.
  • 4. Let the lemons ripen in a warm place, shaking the jar each day to distribute the salt and juice. Let ripen for 30 days. To use, rinse the lemons, as needed, under running water, removing and discarding the pulp, if desired - and there is no need to refrigerate after opening. Preserved lemons will keep up to a year, and the pickling juice can be used two or three times over the course of a year.
  • According to the late Michael Field, the best way to extract the maximum amount of juice from a lemon is to boil it in water for 2 or 3 minutes and allow it to cool before squeezing.
  • Paula Wolfert shares her tips with Epicurious:
  • •Located on Morocco's Atlantic coast, south of Casablanca and north of Essaouira, the city of Safi is known for its seafood specialties. •To most closely approximate the flavor of Moroccan lemons, Wolfert recommends Meyer lemons for this recipe. This lemon/mandarin orange hybrid, in season in January and February, has yellow-orange flesh, a smooth rind, and a sweeter flavor than other lemons. •To sterilize a mason jar for the lemons, place it upside down in a steamer and steam for 10 minutes. Using tongs (wrap the ends in rubber bands for a better grip), remove the hot jar and dry it upside down on a paper towel-lined baking sheet in a warm oven. To sterilize the jar's top, boil it in water for 5 minutes, then remove with tongs. For more information on home canning, click here. •When you're ready to use a lemon, remove it with clean utensils to avoid contaminating the inside of the jar with bacteria. This way, the remaining contents of the jar will not need to be refrigerated.

PRESERVED LEMONS



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This is Paula Wolfert's original recipe from her 1973 book "Couscous and Other Good Food From Morocco," but I leave out the warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom so that the flavors are adaptable. The brightness of this pickle has lately elbowed its way out of Morocco's tagines. New York chefs add the minced peel to salads and garnish fried seafood with it; the cured-lemon flavor is particularly friendly to salmon, carrots, olives, parsley and potatoes. The lemony brine is great in a bloody mary.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     condiments

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

9 organic lemons
Kosher salt
1 heaping teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Scrub 3 to 5 organic lemons, enough to fit snugly in a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid (have 2 to 4 more ready on the side). Slice each lemon from the top to within 1/2 inch of the bottom, almost cutting them into quarters but leaving them attached at one end. Rub kosher salt over the cut surfaces, then reshape the fruit. Cover the bottom of the jar with more kosher salt. Fit all the cut lemons in, breaking them apart if necessary. Sprinkle salt on each layer.
  • Press the lemons down to release their juices. Add to the jar the peppercorns and bay leaves, then squeeze the additional lemons into the jar until juice covers everything.
  • Close the jar and let ripen at cool room temperature, shaking the jar every day for 3 to 4 weeks, or until the rinds are tender to the bite. Then store it in the refrigerator.
  • To use, remove a piece of lemon and rinse it. (Add more fresh lemons to the brine as you use them up.) The minced rind is added at the very end of cooking or used raw; the pulp can be added to a simmering pot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 612 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

QUICK PRESERVED LEMONS



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This secret weapon for authentic Middle Eastern fare usually takes weeks to make, but if you use finely sliced thin-skinned Meyer lemons, you can re-create the unique flavor and texture overnight. Finely chop and add to vinaigrettes, tagines, and marinades.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 12h10m

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 Meyer lemons (8 ounces), plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Wash lemons in hot water (to remove any waxy coating); halve them lengthwise and slice very thinly crosswise. Combine with salt, sugar, and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand at room temperature 1 day, then transfer to a jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

SALTED PRESERVED LEMONS



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This is a Moroccan recipe.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     condiment

Time P4DT3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Fennel seeds
Cinnamon stick
Coriander seeds
Peppercorns
Bay Leaf
Sea salt
Large fat Lemons (preferably Sicilian ones with the leaves still attached)

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix the spices into the sea salt. Cut a cross into the lemons -- almost to the base, but so that the quarters stay together. Push the seasoned salt into the lemon segments and pack the lemons as tightly as possible into an airtight jar. The less space there is between the lemons the more attractive it will look and you won't need to use so much salt. The lemons will be ready after one month of preserving, and will last for about 2 years. Tips:The peel is edible This also works very well with limes You could preserve oranges like this too -- but there are not so many recipes which use them You must use sea salt not table salt -- table salt is too chemical and harsh
  • Uses:For seasoning rice and couscous -- it works like salt and makes the rice and couscous lemon scented Put chicken/fish into a foil bag and bake with the lemon salt Use to season stews and soups ;

PRESERVED LEMONS



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If giving as gifts, let recipients know to rinse lemons well before using (to remove excess salt) and to use only the rinds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time P20DT1h

Yield Two 1.5-liter jars of whole lemons and two 1-liter jars of lemon pieces

Number Of Ingredients 2

40 to 50 large lemons (about 10 pounds), washed and dried
1 box (about 10 cups) kosher salt

Steps:

  • Sterilize two 1.5-liter canning jars and two 1-liter canning jars with clamp-top lids (we used Fido brand) by boiling them and their rubber seals in water 10 minutes. Remove with tongs, and let cool.
  • Cut stem end off each of 24 to 30 lemons. Make 5 or 6 slits (a little less than 1/2 inch deep) down the length of each lemon with a sharp paring knife, cutting to within 1/2 inch of bottom of lemon but not all the way through. Press top of lemon with your palm to flatten and cause slits to splay open. Gather and save any juices that accumulate on cutting board. Pack as much salt as possible (about 1 tablespoon) into each slit.
  • Place about 1/2 cup salt in each 1.5-liter jar, and pour in a little lemon juice. Working with 1 jar at a time, add 1 lemon, and flatten as much as possible. Sprinkle in a little more salt, add another lemon and repeat process, adding more juice every so often. Repeat until you reach top of jar (each jar should take 12 to 15 lemons). Seal jars, and refrigerate 20 days, shaking and rotating once a day, before giving as a gift. Most but not all of the salt will dissolve.
  • For remaining lemons, trim stem end of each lemon and cut in half lengthwise; cut each half into 8 pieces. For every 2 cups of lemon pieces, toss with 1/2 cup salt in a bowl. Fill two 1-liter jars with lemon mixture, pressing down as many lemon pieces as possible and causing them to exude some of their juice. Seal jars, and refrigerate at least 10 days, shaking and rotating once a day, before giving as gifts.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH PRESERVED LEMONS, FENNEL, OLIVES, AND HARISSA



Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Fennel, Olives, and Harissa image

Great spicy, exotic chicken dish. I created this mashup of several recipes to inaugurate my new tagine, but I think any skillet, loosely covered, should work. Serve over couscous.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cayenne
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
ground black pepper
4 (6 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, divided
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup pitted green olives, divided
3 tablespoons harissa, or to taste
½ preserved lemon, thinly sliced, divided
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
5 cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste
¼ cup toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Mix paprika, cumin, salt, cayenne, cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Pat chicken thighs dry and place them in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle paprika mixture over chicken thighs; massage the bag to coat chicken evenly.
  • Heat oil in a tagine over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Cook and stir fennel, onion, and garlic in the tagine. Stir in half of the garbanzo beans, chicken broth, 1/2 cup green olives, harissa, 1/2 of the preserved lemon, and ginger.
  • Lay chicken over garbanzo bean mixture; sprinkle remaining olives on top. Scatter cherry tomatoes on top. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until chicken is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Combine remaining garbanzo beans with 2 tablespoons of broth from the tagine in a food processor or blender; blend into a thin paste.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving dish. Stir garbanzo bean paste into the tagine. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Spoon broth mixture over chicken.
  • Garnish with remaining preserved lemon and toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 3350.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MOROCCAN FISH TAGINE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND PRESERVED LEMONS



Moroccan Fish Tagine with Tomatoes, Olives, and Preserved Lemons image

This tasty Moroccan fish tagine comes from chef Paula Wolfert, author of " Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking."Photo courtesy of Ed Anderson.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed hot red pepper
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 wedges Preserved Lemons for Moroccan Fish Tagine, rinsed, pulp and peel separated
3 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound monkfish fillet or thick slabs of halibut
1 large carrot, very thinly sliced
2 ribs celery, peeled and very thinly sliced
1 pound red ripe tomatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced into very thin rounds
2 dozen Moroccan red or picholine olives, rinsed and pitted
2 dried bay leaves, preferably Turkish
Sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until toasted and fragrant; grind to a fine powder. Transfer cumin to a mortar or jar of a blender and add garlic, salt, paprika, parsley, cilantro, pulp of preserved lemon, and olive oil. Puree to make a charmoula, using a pestle or by blending.
  • Rinse fish and pat dry. If using monkfish, cut away grey membrane and divide the fish into 4 equal pieces. Rub half of the charmoula all over fish; let stand for 1 hour at room temperature or up to 24 hours, refrigerated. Add 1/2 cup water to remaining charmoula, cover, and keep refrigerated.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spread 2 tablespoons reserved charmoula over the bottom of a tagine; sprinkle with carrots and celery. Add half of the tomatoes and bell peppers; top with fish and drizzle with some of the charmoula. Add remaining tomatoes and bell peppers and spread remaining charmoula over top.
  • Chop preserved lemon peel and sprinkle around fish along with olives and bay leaves. Cover tagine with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove tagine from oven and pour liquid from dish into a small nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat until thickened and reduced to 1/2 cup; pour back over fish.
  • Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees. Baste fish with pan juices and bake, uncovered, in top third of oven until a crust has formed over the vegetables, about 10 minutes. Transfer tagine to a wooden surface or a folded kitchen towel to prevent cracking. Garnish with cilantro sprigs; serve warm or hot.

MOROCCAN LAMB STEW WITH PRESERVED LEMONS



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This is one of the easiest stews imaginable, because there is no browning of the meat, yet the flavor is very intense. Serve with apricot couscous and a fennel, mint, and radish salad. Preserved lemons must be made several weeks in advance, but they are simple to prepare and add exquisite flavor.

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h46m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 pounds boneless lamb stew meat, from the shoulder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch saffron threads
1 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 bunch cilantro, stems removed
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 yellow onions, finely chopped
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup water
1 cup pitted green Moroccan (or other) olives, chopped
Minced peel of 1 preserved lemon, recipe follows, optional
10 to 12 organically grown lemons, preferably Meyer lemons
Kosher salt
2 fresh or dried bay leaves, preferably Mediterranean

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat and gristle from meat and cut lamb into 1-inch cubes. Place meat in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix the cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and saffron; sprinkle over the meat and set aside.
  • On a cutting board, mince together the orange zest, cilantro leaves, garlic, and salt until you have a paste. Add to the meat along with the orange juice and stir well to coat. Cover the bowl and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Transfer the mixture to a heavy pot, add the onions, tomatoes, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer (or bake in a preheated 350 degree oven) until the meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add olives and, if using, preserved lemon to the pot. Cook about 10 minutes more, then serve.
  • Wash a 1-pint glass-canning jar and its lid with hot soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly.
  • Cut 6 of the lemons, 1 at a time, into quarters through 1 end without cutting all the way through the other end. You want the lemon to open out like a flower, but not to separate. Place the lemon on a large piece of parchment or waxed paper, spread quarters open and sprinkle flesh with a heaping tablespoon of kosher salt; put the lemon into the jar. Continue with remaining lemons, sprinkling salt on each. Pack the lemons in the jar tightly, filling it to the top (you may need more or less than 6 lemons, depending on their size). When you reach the top, lift the parchment and pour the excess salt from it into the jar of lemons.
  • Slide the bay leaves down opposite sides of the jar. Juice the remaining lemons 1 by 1, adding juice to the jar, until it reaches the top. Seal jar, shake well, and let stand at room temperature, shaking well every 12 hours, for 1 week. After 1 week, transfer jar to the refrigerator, continuing to shake every day. Lemons are preserved after 3 weeks and keep up to several months in the refrigerator.
  • To use lemons, pull out as needed and scrape away pulp. Dice peel and use as a condiment.

MOROCCAN PRESERVED LEMONS



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The lemons have to be cured for at least 1 month but then they will keep for many months in the fridge, where their flavor intensifies over time. They are preserved whole but only the peel is used in cooking, the flesh is discarded. If possible, use organic lemons.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P19DT17h12m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 organic lemons
¼ cup kosher salt
1 cup lukewarm water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Scrub lemons thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each lemon into quarters, but do not cut all the way through the top, so that the lemon still holds together.
  • Rub lemons generously with salt inside and out and along all the cuts. Place them in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add lukewarm water to cover; the lemons should be fully immersed. Screw on the lid and let cure for 1 month in a dark, dry, and cool place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 3800 mg

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES, FIGS, AND PRESERVED LEMONS



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This is a Moroccan-inspired braised chicken dish with olives, dried figs, and preserved lemons. This recipe is great with some broad egg noodles that have been tossed with extra-virgin olive oil and some freshly chopped parsley.

Provided by Rippin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
10 dried figs, halved
20 pitted green olives
5 cloves garlic, sliced
2 preserved lemons, pulp discarded and peels finely chopped
½ cup dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth, or as needed
1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Season chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat remaining oil in a tagine over medium heat. Sear chicken in the hot oil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; remove and set aside. Add onion, coriander, cumin, and bay leaf and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes. Make sure to scrape the brown bits from the bottom while stirring; add a little water if needed.
  • Stir tomatoes, figs, olives, garlic, and lemons into the tagine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the seared chicken and pour in white wine. Bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Reduce the wine by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in enough chicken broth to fill the tagine only halfway up the sides of the chicken.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until the meat on the legs is no longer pink and pulls away from the bone, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the tagine from the heat and mix in parsley. Check seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 114.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 40.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 4596.9 mg, Sugar 20 g

PRESERVED LEMONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Yield 2 to 3 lemons

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 to 3 lemons
2 tablespoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Cut the lemons into sixths, lengthwise, sprinkle with the salt and place in a non-corrosive dish (glass is good). Cover the lemons with water and cook in the oven for 3 hours. Allow to cool and then refrigerate.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED MEYER LEMONS AND GREEN OLIVES



Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Meyer Lemons and Green Olives image

Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Olive     Poultry     Sauté     Lemon     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 pieces preserved Meyer lemon
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
16 pitted green olives, halved
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm, covered.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and reduce heat to moderate. Cook onions and garlic, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add turmeric and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Scrape pulp from preserved lemon, reserving for another use. Cut rind into thin strips and add to onions with broth, wine, and olives.
  • Return chicken, with any juices accumulated on plate, to skillet. Braise, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

ROLLED BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB WITH HERBS AND PRESERVED LEMONS



Rolled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Preserved Lemons image

The lamb needs to marinate overnight, so prepare it the day before. Preserved lemons have been stored in jars of lemon juice and salt for at least a month. They have a silkier texture and a less sour flavor than regular lemons.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 whole preserved lemons, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
2 cloves of garlic
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 boneless butterflied leg of lamb, about 4 pounds, trimmed of excess fat and pounded to 1 inch thick
2 lemons, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut 1 preserved lemon in half; remove and discard seeds. Coarsely chop lemon; transfer to a food processor. Add rosemary, mint, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Process until coarsely ground. With processor running, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream; process until a thick paste forms.
  • Spread herb mixture all over lamb; transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours (or overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Cut remaining preserved lemon into paper-thin rounds; discard seeds. Arrange rounds over one side of lamb. Starting from one narrow end, roll up lamb. Using kitchen twine, tie lamb crosswise at 1-inch intervals. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer lamb to a roasting pan just large enough to hold it. Roast 25 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water to pan; reduce heat to 400 degrees. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 120 degrees (for medium-rare), about 35 minutes.
  • Tent with foil. Let rest 25 minutes (internal temperature will rise). Transfer to a cutting board; remove twine. Cut into thin slices. Serve with lemon wedges.

MOROCCAN PRESERVED LEMONS



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Lemons pickled in salt and lemon juice will keep for up to a year. Dice or julienne the rind, and add to salads, pastas, and condiments.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 lemons, scrubbed
1/2 cup salt
2 one-inch cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
6 fresh or dried bay leaves
4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 24 lemons), strained

Steps:

  • Thoroughly wash and dry lemons. Cut each lemon lengthwise into quarters, but only two-thirds of the way through, so one end remains intact. Rub the insides with 1 to 2 teaspoons salt. In 2 one-quart jars or 1 two-quart jar, layer lemons, remaining salt, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Pack the lemons as tightly as possible. Pour the lemon juice over the lemons until they are submerged.
  • Close jar or jars tightly. Place in a warm spot to ripen for at least 1 week before using. Gently shake the jars daily to redistribute salt. Store in the refrigerator. To use preserved lemons, remove amount needed from jar, remove flesh, and discard; rinse rind under cold water to remove excess salt.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMONS AND COUSCOUS



Moroccan Chicken With Preserved Lemons and Couscous image

One glance at the ingredients for this recipe and I knew it was, for me, a must-try recipe. I also loved the inclusion of time for marinating the chicken. Marinating always makes SUCH a difference to the end result. I'll be making this without the red chilli, but I'm well aware that many others will probably want to increase the heat. C'est la vie! I'd also prefer to serve it with a rice dish rather than couscous. I found this recipe in the latest edition - May 2005 - of the 'Australian Good Taste' magazine.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 large skinless chicken breasts
8 wedges preserved lemons
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, halved, finely chopped
1 small red chile, deseeded, finely chopped
1 cup couscous
1/3 cup currants
1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves, firmly packed

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon juice, honey, garlic. turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in a large glass or ceramic dish. Add the chicken and turn over so that it is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least three hours, preferably overnight, to develop the flavours.
  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade.
  • Place the chicken and the preserved lemon in a roasting pan.
  • Roast in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Transfer the chicken and lemon to serving plate.
  • Wipe the pan with paper towels to remove any fat, add the reserved marinade and 1/2 a cup of the stock and bring to the boil over a high heat.
  • Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Heat a small sauté pan over a medium heat, add the almonds and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until toasted.
  • Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over a medium heat, add the onion and chilli and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until both have softened.
  • Add the remaining stock and bring to the boil.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add the couscous and stir to combine. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Use a fork to separate the grains.
  • Add the marinade mixture, almonds and currants to the couscous, and cook, stirring, over a low heat for 2 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Carve the chicken across the grain into thick slices, spoon the couscous among the serving plates, sprinkle with coriander, top with chicken and serve with baked lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 206.1, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 30.5

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMONS



Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 small whole chickens, about 21/2 lbs each, giblets reserved
1 lemon, quartered
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup minced parsley
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp powdered ginger
1/4 tsp saffron threads
1 preserved lemon, cut into small pieces
cup olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp paprika
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup black or violet olives
Preserved lemon peel, for garnish

Steps:

  • Remove excess fat from chicken, rinse well inside and out and pat dry. Rub chickens with lemon inside and out and under skin of breasts. Rub with sea salt and set aside to marinate in a nonreactive baking dish, covered and refrigerated, overnight. Next day, rinse chickens again and pat dry.
  • In a flameproof casserole large enough to hold both chickens combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, ginger, saffron, preserved lemon and pepper to taste. Add 1/4 cup water and chickens, turning to coat thoroughly, and rubbing some of the mixture inside. Add reserved giblets, except livers. Pour oil over and bring to a simmer over low heat. When chicken begins to sizzle, add onions, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add livers and paprika and continue to cook, covered, 1 hour more.
  • Remove chickens to a carving board and let rest, covered loosely with foil, while you finish the sauce. Cut giblets into small pieces and return to sauce. Using a fork, crush livers into sauce to thicken. Sauce should be thick -- if it is thin, boil until reduced and thickened. Add butter and olives. Heat, swirling pan, until sauce is emulsified. To serve, cut chickens into quarters and arrange on a warmed platter. Spoon sauce over and garnish with lemon peel.

PRESERVED LEMONS



Preserved Lemons image

Preserving with salt has been a common method for storing vegetables past their season for centuries, and preserved lemons have long been a staple of Arab Mediterranean cuisines. There are different methods for making preserved lemons. Some recipes call for spices such as cinnamon, cloves, peppercorn and bay leaves. The Indian version of these pickled lemons uses an abundance of seasonings, including fenugreek seeds and turmeric. My recipe relies primarily on salt and sugar, so the fruit's bright flavor shines through. (A couple of sprigs of oregano gives them a Mediterranean bent). The preserving process is easy to do at home. Once the lemons are ready, I use them in classic Moroccan tagines, salad dressings and sandwiches, as well as marinades and stews. And since the rind is tender and completely edible, the whole lemon can be used.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time P28DT15m

Yield 10 preserved lemons

Number Of Ingredients 4

13 to 14 lemons (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Kosher salt
2 sprigs fresh oregano, optional

Steps:

  • Wash 10 of the lemons thoroughly and dry them completely (reserve the remaining 3 to 4 lemons for juicing). Cut off about 1/4 inch from the tip of the 10 lemons, then cut them almost all the way into quarters, keeping the ends attached.
  • Mix the sugar and 3/4 cup salt in a small bowl. Gently open each quartered lemon, use a small spoon to fill it with the salt mixture and close it back up. Place the lemons and remaining salt mixture in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to overnight. After this time, the lemons will have released some of their juices and become squishy.
  • Transfer the salted lemons and oregano if using to a sterilized quart glass jar with tight lid, pressing them tightly into the jar; you want as little space between the lemons as possible. Squeeze enough juice from the reserved lemons (about 3/4 cup) to fill the jar with lemon juice. You may need more or less juice, depending on the size of the lemons.
  • Refrigerate the lemons, turning the jar upside down every few days and then placing it back in the refrigerator right-side up, until the rinds are soft, 3 to 4 weeks. You can keep the preserved lemons in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

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