What is Citrus Herb Seasoning?

Citrus zest helps brighten and elevate herbs' flavor.

Citrus herb seasoning blends combine common culinary herbs with the zest of citrus fruits. This seasoning blend is well suited to a variety of uses in the kitchen, from flavoring fruit to lean meat dishes.

Ingredients

Common ingredients used to make a citrus herb blend include lemon zest, orange zest, rosemary, sage, basil, thyme, oregano and fennel seeds.

Homemade Blend

To create a citrus herb spice blend at home, combine 1 tbsp. thyme, 1 tbsp. oregano, 2 tbsp. basil, 1 tsp. rosemary, 1 tsp. sage, 1 1/2 tsp. ground orange zest, 1 1/2 tsp. ground lemon zest and 1 tsp. fennel seeds. Mix the ingredients together in a spice grinder and store the blend in an airtight container.

Uses

Citrus herb seasoning blend has many culinary applications. Use it to add spice to a fruit salad, or add it to fish, grain and vegetable dishes. For lean meat, use citrus herb seasoning as a dry rub before grilling.

Aromatherapy

Blending citrus with spicy herbs also has an energizing effect on the human spirit. Use a blend of citrus zest, herbs and spices mixed with water to mist the air throughout the home.

References

• Astray Recipes: Making a Citrus-Herb Blend
• Frontier Natural Products Co-op: Citrus and Spice Blend