Lime Salt

Lime salt is a fun condiment that takes just 2 minutes to make! It adds a zingy seasoning to cocktail rims, chicken, fish and vegetables.

Got leftover limes? Use the extra zest for Lime Salt! This fun condiment is two ingredients and takes just a few minutes to put together. It adds a zingy seasoning that works for anything from a margarita rim to chicken, fish, vegetables and more. Come experience the fun of this quick DIY seasoning!

How to make lime salt

All you need for this recipe are lime zest and salt. Really, there’s nothing more fun than a recipe that has all the ingredients in its name (like miso butter or whiskey lemonade)! You’ll combine them using one of a few methods. Here’s how to make lime salt:

• Mix ½ cup kosher or sea salt and 2 tablespoons lime zest.
• Blend them in a food processor, blender, or mortar and pestle until combined.

You might find some homemade recipes indicate to bake the salt and zest. However, the high temperature causes the lime zest to become browned, making it appear less appetizing. Using fresh zest is the way to go! Keep in mind that the color of the zest does dull over time.

Storage info

Homemade lime salt tastes best when it is fresh. Store leftovers at room temperature in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. The color of the lime zest will dull and become less bright green over time.

Ways to use lime salt

There are so many ways to use this zingy condiment! Our top recommendation is for the rim of a cocktail glass, but you can also use it to season foods like chicken, fish, vegetables, and more. Here are a few ideas for how to use lime salt:

• Cocktail rim like a margarita, Paloma, or Salty Dog
• Chicken like garlic chicken
• Salmon like grilled salmon, pan seared salmon, or baked salmon
• Shrimp like sauteed shrimp, grilled shrimp or shrimp skewers
• Fries like sweet potato fries or baked fries
• Vegetables like green beans, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and more

More lime recipes

Got lots of limes? Here are a few lime recipes to consider:

• Make Fresh Limeade
• Mix up zingy Lime Curd to top cakes, pancakes, waffles and more
• Go for Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette or Cilantro Lime Dressing
• Make Cilantro Lime Rice or Easy Lime Crema
• Freeze a batch of Homemade Lime Sherbet or Lime Sorbet

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Fresh Limeade

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Cilantro Lime Dressing

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20 Zingy Lime Recipes

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Lime Curd

This lime salt recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.

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