Herb
Lemon Savory
B tier
Lemon savory is a citrus-scented Satureja selection—pepper-thyme base with lemon top notes, useful for fish and bean salads that want brightness without pure lemon zest. Soft annual types work best fresh. A specialty herb for cooks who already keep summer savory.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Bean SaladFishFreshLight Meat
Traits
BrightCitrus ScentFish FriendlyFresh BestLemonPepperySpecialty
History
Specialty breeders offered lemon-scented savory selections.
Herb catalogues marketed lemon savory for fish cookery.
Chefs used lemon savory in light summer dishes.
Lemon savory remained a niche citrus-savory cultivar style.