How to Zest a Lemon ( 3 Ways)

5 from 1 vote

Lemon zest us used in so many great recipes. This recipe is going to show you how to zest a lemon.

Prep Time2

Total Time2

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to zest a lemon, lemon zest

Servings:

Calories: 8kcal

Author: Bob

Wash lemon under cold water and use your vegetable wash or soap. Some people actually have a brush that they use also.
Hold the plane in one hand firmly and take the lemon and run it down the microplane. Lift it back up and repeat.
Turn the lemon as you go so you continue to just get the peel.

Hold the grater firm in its location and run the lemon up and down on the rasp of the grater. This cutter goes both ways.
As you remove the peel turn the lemon. Focus on removing just the yellow part of the peel.

Tip: Make sure you are only getting the lemon part of the peel. The white part of the peel or the "pith" is very bitter and you don't want it.