- Trim both ends of the lemon.

- Start by making an angled cut along the equator of the lemon. Cut deep enough to the center of the fruit.

- Changing the angle of the knife, make the next cut to form a “V”

- Continue around the lemon, then gently pull the two halves apart.

- Remove any seeds with the tip of the knife.

- A sprig of parsley can be placed in the center for some color.

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