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Citrus Herb Seasoning

Published: Jun 8, 2012 · Modified: May 6, 2021 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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This homemade Citrus Herb Seasoning blend is perfect to top on poultry, seafood, and even vegetables. Whip up this 1 cup batch to use at any given times when your cooking in the kitchen.

Are you ready for a knock out seasoning that will be a staple in your kitchen this summer? Do you use traditional season salt? If so, my Citrus Herb Seasoning is the new and improved season salt for the summer months. It’s still a salt but infused with citrus and herbs that boost the flavors in ordinary foods to make them extraordinary.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Citrus Seasoning
  • How to Zest a Lemon
  • FAQS
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Seasoning Recipes

Ingredients

  • Kosher Salt
  • Grated lemon zest
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Sugar
  • Paprika
  • Red pepper flakes

How to Make Citrus Seasoning

This is a super easy salt to make from all the spices you currently have on hand in your cupboard. Simply, zest a lemon and add all the spices into a mixing bowl or directly into a jar.

How to Zest a Lemon

This recipe calls for a lemon to be zested. If you have never done this before, I am going to teach you exactly how to zest citrus. Zesting a lemon is simple.

You will need a microplane in order to zest the lime. I have had a few and I love the Kitchen IQ brand because it has a compartment under the zester that holds all the zest. Here is a similar zester/grater if you would like the same underneath attached compartment.

To zest, you simply rub a whole lemon on the surface of the grater until you reach the white portion of the lime. Then move the grater to another section of green and continue to grate the skin off.

The key is to keep the citrus whole as it is much easier to grate. If a recipe only calls for a small amount of zest you can freeze the lemon zest for future use as well as squeezing the juice from the lemon. I will mark a freezer container or Ziploc freezer bag with the quantity of lemons juiced and date the bag.

FAQS

How much does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 1 cup of Citrus Herb Seasoning Salt.

How do you use citrus seasoning?

This citrus seasoning blend can replace salt in your recipe. I love to sprinkle some of the seasoning on my chicken, fish, shrimp, and scallops! I also love to add a tablespoon of the citrus seasoning blend to 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to make a delicious bread dipping oil.

Can I use lemon instead of salt?

Lemon is a great substitute for salt, and can cut sodium as much as 75 percent without compromising the taste!

Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried?

Yes, you can use fresh herbs instead of dried; however, the blend will only last 3-5 days max and will need to be stored inside the refrigerator. I would suggest using a food processor to minced the herbs very fine. The seasoning salt will be on the moister side since the fresh herbs will expel some liquid.

How many lemons do you need for 2 tablespoons lemon zest?

Two tablespoons lemon zest is about 2 medium-sized lemons.

Tips & Tricks

Here are my tips and tricks when making Citrus Seasoning.

  • Yield – This recipe makes 1 cup.
  • Storage – Store in a glass jar to prevent the seasoning scent from “staining” a plastic container.
  • Use On – Use this seasoning on fish, chicken, potatoes, and vegetables!
  • Salt – You can cut the amount of salt to make this more of a spice blend than a salt. Don’t go rubbing this salt blend all over chicken or fish–it will be uneatable due to the high amount of sodium in this mix.
  • Hostess Gift – This also makes for a great host/hostess gift. Whip up a batch in a pretty jar that seals well and bring this the next time your invited to a BBQ. Your host/hostess will be wowed that you not only brought them something, but a customized spice blend made specifically for them.

Seasoning Recipes

  • Fajita Seasoning
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Blackening Seasoning
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning

If you make this lemon salt seasoning, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Citrus Herb Seasoning

This homemade Citrus Herb Seasoning blend is perfect to top on poultry, seafood, and even vegetables. Whip up this 1 cup batch to use at any given times when your cooking in the kitchen.
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Course: Spice
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 3kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 3 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients above together in an airtight jar. Store for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Yield – This recipe makes 1 cup.
  • Storage – Store in a glass jar to prevent the seasoning scent from “staining” a plastic container.
  • Use On – Use this seasoning on fish, chicken, potatoes, and vegetables!
  • Fresh Herbs – You can use fresh herbs instead of dried; however, the blend will only last 3-5 days max and will need to be stored inside the refrigerator. I would suggest using a food processor to minced the herbs very fine. The seasoning salt will be on the moister side since the fresh herbs will expel some liquid. 
  • Lemon Zest – Two tablespoons lemon zest is about 2 lemons.
  • Hostess Gift – This also makes for a great host/hostess gift. Whip up a batch in a pretty jar that seals well and bring this the next time your invited to a BBQ. Your host/hostess will be wowed that you not only brought them something, but a customized spice blend made specifically for them.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5306mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 15 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. rebecca

    June 20, 2012 at 12:09 am

    this looks great and your right such a great gift to give a foodie

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  2. Amy (Savory Moments)

    June 12, 2012 at 6:49 am

    What a great gift, or just a fresher way to season your cooking. It sounds delicious and I bet it’s really good on meats and veggies.

    Reply
  3. Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy

    June 10, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    that sounds like it would be so delicious on some BBQ!! what a wonderful combo of flavors! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Jenn/Rook No. 17

    June 08, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Absolutely a must-make for me! Shared your post on my Facebook page and Pinterest too.

    Jenn

    Reply
    • Katie

      June 08, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks Jenn for stopping by and sharing with others!

  5. Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)

    June 08, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Cool! I imagine if you gussied this up it’d be a great Father’s Day gift too!

    Reply
    • Katie

      June 08, 2012 at 10:55 am

      You got it! Maybe even do a trio of seasoning salts!

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