Simple Wedge Lemon Prep (Print version)
Quickly create fresh lemon wedges perfect for garnishing and enhancing various dishes and drinks.
# What you'll need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 fresh lemon, washed and dried
# How to make it:
01 - Place the lemon on a cutting board and trim off both ends.
02 - Stand the lemon upright and cut it in half lengthwise.
03 - Lay each half cut-side down and slice lengthwise again to create quarters.
04 - Slice each quarter in half lengthwise to yield 8 even wedges.
05 - Remove any visible seeds using the tip of your knife or your fingers.
06 - Arrange lemon wedges on a plate or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until needed.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- Takes five minutes but makes every dish taste like you tried harder than you did.
- A wedge in your water glass, your cocktail, your seafood—it's the most versatile thing in your kitchen.
02 -
- A dull knife will crush the lemon and make the cuts ragged—use a sharp chef's knife and let it do the work for you.
- Washing and drying your lemon first keeps the board cleaner and makes the skin easier to grip while you're cutting.
03 -
- Use a chef's knife that's properly sharp—dull knives will slip and crush the fruit instead of cutting through cleanly.
- For a restaurant-quality look, make sure your wedges are roughly the same size so they feel intentional when arranged on a plate.