1.   But the bitter white pith is just underneath so care must be used in removing the zest.

2.   Remove the zest from the bowl.

3.   The zest is best removed with a kitchen tool called, logically enough, a zester.

4.   They, too needed a sawing motion to remove lemon zest.

5.   Use slotted spoon to remove lemon zest.

6.   You can use a zester, a fine grater, a vegetable peeler or a sharp paring knife to remove the zest.