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Lemon Wedges
Sharp, acidic, and bright with a fragrant citrus oil in the peel.
Lens analyzedLemon wedges are lemons cut into small triangular pieces meant for squeezing over a finished dish or dropping into a drink. Recipes list them as a last-step ingredient rather than something cooked into the dish itself. A wedge delivers a quick hit of acid and citrus aroma that the rest of a recipe's ingredients don't provide.
Where it comes from
Serving citrus in wedge form rather than whole fruit is a plating habit that spread with restaurant service, letting a diner squeeze exactly as much juice as they want. It's become the default way lemon is offered alongside seafood, tacos, and cocktails across North American kitchens.
Buying it
Pick whole lemons that feel heavy for their size and have smooth, unblemished skin - they yield more juice than lighter, thicker-skinned fruit. Cut the wedges only when you're close to using them.
Storing it
Whole lemons hold up well at cool room temperature for about a week before cutting. Once wedged, the exposed flesh dries out and turns bitter within a day, so slice them close to serving time.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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