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Make your own Lemon salt at home with just 2 ingredients I just mentioned in the name. Yes, just Lemon and Salt, that’s it.

Lemon Salt

I like to call it fancy salt because it could be so pricy. On the other hand making it at home just cost you fraction of the price and you get a lot of it. Although I am not a big fan of tangy food; I have never been. But adding this salt to my dishes just makes them so flavorful with a mild kick. They not only makes the food aromatic, it also helps them taste different.

Lemon salt is such a flavor Enhancer

Lemon salt is a delightful seasoning that can add a burst of citrus flavor to your dishes. It’s incredibly easy to make at home and can be used in various recipes to elevate the taste of both savory and sweet dishes. Let’s dive into how you can create your own batch of zesty lemon salt! It’s very easy to make Lemon or lime salt and it comes so handy. Almost everything you sprinkle it on just tastes better. Add it to your salad and it gives extra taste and flavour. One of my friends adds them to sour fruits and she verdicts it makes them taste different. Well, there could be so many experiments to get your hands on.

I like to make a big batch of Lemon salt and put it in cute jars. Sometimes when I go to a special someone’s house, someone I really care for, I grab a bottle and give as a homemade gift. It makes such a cute unique homemade edible gift.

tips for using Lemon salt

Lemon salt can be used in a variety of dishes to add a bright, citrusy flavor. Here are some ideas on how to use lemon salt in your cooking:

• Seasoning Grilled Meats: Sprinkle lemon salt over grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables just before serving for a tangy flavor boost.
• Salad Dressings: Add a pinch of lemon salt to your homemade salad dressings for a citrusy kick.
• Rimmed Cocktails: Use lemon salt to rim glasses for margaritas or other citrus-based cocktails.
• Roasted Vegetables: Toss roasted potatoes, asparagus, or cauliflower with lemon salt for a delicious twist.
• Sauces and Dips: Mix lemon salt into sauces and dips like aioli, tzatziki, or hummus for a refreshing twist.
• Cocktails: Rim the glasses of your favorite cocktails with lemon salt for a unique twist. It works particularly well with margaritas or palomas.
• Seafood Dishes: Lemon salt is fantastic with seafood. Use it to season shrimp scampi, grilled fish tacos, or seafood pasta dishes.
• Pasta & Rice: Stir lemon salt into pasta salads or sprinkle it over risotto or rice dishes for a burst of citrus flavor.

Recipe Video: Lemon Salt Recipe

I have created a recipe video for making Lemon Salt. I have posted the video on my YouTube channel Bubli’s World Cuisine. It’s a step by step visual demonstration on how to make this Fancy tangy salt at home from scratch. To see the recipe in action from start to finish, please click on the video. And for a printable version of this recipe please check the recipe card at the end of the blog:

Variations of flavorful Lemon salt

You can customize this recipe by adding other herbs or spices like dried thyme, rosemary, or black pepper for a unique seasoning blend. The base will still be lemon flavor and slightly tangy but the herbs will add more flavors to it.

How to make lemon salt

You can make Lemon salt I. Two different ways. The first one is the cooking method using fresh lemon or lime juice and salt. The second method is using the zest to get lemony flavor. I prefer the diary method and that’s what I am sharing in my blog.

Ideas for using Lemon Salt:

Lemon salt is a great seasoner. You can use it for marination as well. The acid from Lemon will help meat become tender and will also add a kick to the dish.

It works best when you sprinkle it on food. It enhances the taste and at the same time make the food aromatic.

what goes well with homemade lemon flavored salt

You can use it on any food as a substitute of regular salt. Specially if you were to use some lemon and salt in something, just sprinkle your homemade Lemon salt instead. Some great pairs would be:

Avocado

Seafood

Pasta

Instant Noodles

Salad

Chips 

Even Margarita 

Why not try it on your pizza next time?

How to Preserve This Flavored Salt:

It’s a handy sprinkler to make and keep. It’s not time consuming but you can still make and preserve. Usually salt is used for preservation of food so do not worry about preservation much. I like to use a sterilized jar for keeping my Lemon salt. On the bottom of the jar I put some rice grains to keep the salt dry.

HOW TO MAKE Lemon Salt:

Ingredients

1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice

3 Tbsp Salt

Instructions

Squeeze juice from around 10 Lemons and sieve the juice to get rid of any seeds and bits.

Put Lemon juice and salt in a pan and over medium-high or high heat bring to a boil. 

Now that it has come to boil and salt has dissolved, we need to bring back the granules by evaporating water.

When all water evaporates, take it out on a paper towel and leave to cool down. After 1 hour change the towel.

After 4-5 hours Lemon salt should be ready. Keep in a sterilised jar with some rice granules to keep salt fresh for longer.

how to store Lemon salt

Now that you have made gorgeous Lemon salt at home using just two ingredients, it’s time to preserve them for later use. Properly stored lemon salt can last for several months. The salt acts as a natural preservative for the lemon zest.

Making your own lemon salt is not only cost-effective but also allows you to control the quality of ingredients used. Experiment with different dishes to discover how this versatile seasoning can brighten up your meals!

Enjoy your homemade lemon salt and let us know how you use it in your cooking adventures!

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