Lemons

A favorite of Chinese emperors!

When you buy lemons, pick out the brightest & most yellow ones you can find. If they have weird spots or seem a bit shriveled you should pass on them.

Lemon Basil Pasta and Shrimp

½ lb linguine
¾ lb cooked shrimp (thawed and drained)
2 Tbsp melted butter (unsalted)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1½ tsp basil leaves
¾ tsp garlic salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta until just barely done, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to pan. Add the shrimp plus everything else (except the cheese) and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Red Snapper with Lemon and Parsley

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
4 6-ounce skinless red snapper fillets
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup chopped parsley

Heat the oil until it is good and hot. Season the fish with salt and pepper then fry it for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. It will flake when it is done. Remove the fish to a serving dish but keep the leftover oil etc. Add the lemon juice to this and heat for just a minute. Add the parsley, stir it in, the pour this mixture over the fish.