Citrus Salt
This homemade citrus salt is such an amazing little condiment to sprinkle over your favorite dishes and instantly jazz them up. This easy homemade salt barely takes any time or effort to make, and is great to make over the weekend.
I've been making quite a few infused salts recently, and my celery salt and mixed herb salt recipes are among my top favorites, but I really wanted to try something more citrusy and aromatic this time.
Sometimes, just a few simple ingredients can come together to create an absolute flavor bomb, and I realized this when I made my citrus Kosho - a Japanese condiment that's knock-your-socks-off delicious.
Fresh citrus zest is a magical ingredient if you ask me, and I really wanted to put it use for a recipe that I could keep using for weeks, if not longer. So of course, I had to turn to a classic, no-fail infused salt.
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
The best part about this infused salt recipe is how easy it is to make, and how versatile it is. Just like my jalapeno infused salt and Sriracha salt, this one takes just under 20 minutes to make, and can elevate so many dishes- even desserts!
Recipe Ingredients
Citrus fruits: I used a mix of fresh lemons and an orange for that extra citrusy kick. You can also use limes if you have them at hand.
Sea salt: The best choice for infused salts. You can also use Kosher salt if you don't have sea salt.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Depending on the kind of flavors you want your infused salt to have, you can add in other ingredients like garlic powder and even some fresh herbs.
- Throw in some jalapeno flakes into the mix towards the end if you want the citrus salt to have a spicy kick.
How to Make Citrus Salt
Step 1: Zest the lemons and the orange, making sure you don't get any of the white peel.
Step 2: Add the sea salt and mix well.
Step 3: Use your fingers to gently coax the citrus oils out of the zest.
Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5: Pop it in a preheated oven set at the lowest temperature and bake for 10-20 minutes until all the moisture is gone.
Step 6: Transfer to a clean glass jar and store for weeks, if not longer.
💭Top Tip
You can also add other citrus fruits like grapefruit and mandarins. Experiment with different flavor combinations to create a citrus salt that you love.
How to Store the Leftover Citrus Salt
Store the leftover homemade citrus salt at room temperature in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. Make sure you close the lid once you use it to prevent any moisture from getting in.
The salt can stay fresh for up to 3 months if stored correctly.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Make sure you wash and clean the citrus fruits you're using. I would recommend using organic ones for best results.
- Zest the fruits carefully and make sure you don't end up scraping the white pith as it can taste bitter.
- If you want to add other ingredients into the mix, you might need to blitz them first (along with the salt) in a food processor, and then bake them. I did the same when I used whole garlic cloves while making my garlic parsley infused salt.
How to Use Citrus Salt
There are a ton of ways you can put this citrus salt to use. I love using it as a seasoning for my chicken and other meats when I want that bit of citrusy zing.
I also use it instead of regular salt to season my simple salads. In fact, it has also made its way into my lemon poppy seed dressing and homemade lemon pepper seasoning.
You can use it as a rim salt for any drinks that you're making, and add it to your sauces like lemon caper sauce or garlic habanero hot sauce.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, of course. If you don't want to turn on the oven, simply use your Air Fryer to remove any moisture from the salt. Just make sure you keep the temperature low and don't accidentally burn the citrus zest.
You can, but I wouldn't recommend it. Table salt has a very strong taste that can overpower the citrus flavor. If you're looking for a subtle flavored salt, by all means- use it.
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Citrus Salt
Ingredients
- 1 cup sea salt
- 2 lemons
- 1 orange
Instructions
- Zest the lemons and the orange, making sure you don't get any of the white peel.
- Add the sea salt and mix well.
- Use your fingers to gently coax the citrus oils out of the zest.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pop it in a preheated oven set at the lowest temperature and bake for 10-20 minutes until all the moisture is gone.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar and store for weeks, if not longer.
Notes
- Make sure you wash and clean the citrus fruits you're using. I would recommend using organic ones for best results.
- Zest the fruits carefully and make sure you don't end up scraping the white pith as it can taste bitter.
- If you want to add other ingredients into the mix, you might need to blitz them first (along with the salt) in a food processor, and then bake them. I did the same when I used whole garlic cloves while making my garlic parsley infused salt.
