Herb salt is a flavorful and versatile seasoning that can be used to enhance the taste of a variety of dishes. Made with a combination of dried herbs, salt, and sometimes other ingredients like garlic powder or citrus zest, herb salt adds a delicious and savory touch to everything from grilled meats and roasted vegetables to pasta dishes and salads. With its easy preparation and customizable flavors, herb salt is a kitchen staple that home cooks of all levels can appreciate.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
CITRUS-HERB SEASONING SALT
This blend of bold flavors adds speedy savor. Make a double batch and give half to a lucky recipient.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine salt, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sugar, paprika, and red-pepper flakes.
BEEF TENDERLOIN ROASTED IN AN HERB-INFUSED SALT CRUST
otherwise known as: "Rôti de Filet de Boeuf en Croûte de Sel aux Herbes" from a french cookbook - here for safe keeping Looks like a lot of steps but it really isn't very hard.
Provided by petlover
Categories Roast Beef
Time 2h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- At least 3 1/2 hours before serving, prepare the salt crust in the bowl.
- of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with a paddle, combine the salt and.
- herbs and mix to blend,add the egg whites and 2/3 cup water, and mix.
- until thoroughly blended, add 2 cups of the flour, a little at a time, and.
- knead until the mixture forms a firm, homogeneous dough, 2 to 3 minutes (You may not need all of the flour) The dough should be firm, not too.
- moist or sticky, or the beef will steam, not roast- if necessary, knead in additional flour or water for a firm dough, Cover with plastic wrap and.
- let rest at room temperature for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- (This resting period will make the dough less sticky and easier to roll out.).
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare the beef: Pat the meat dry with paper towels (Do not salt the.
- meat at this point, or flavorful juices will be drawn from the meat and it.
- will not brown evenly) in a large skillet, combine the butter and oil over moderately high heat, when hot, add the beef and sear well on all sides.
- 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place a salad plate upside down on a large platter,.
- transfer the seared beef to rest on the salad plate, placing it at an angle.
- this will allow air to circulate evenly around the beef as it continues to.
- cook while resting, making for meat that is evenly cooked and tender.
- let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to form a.
- 10- x 15-inch rectangle, or one large enough to easily enclose the beef.
- without stretching the dough.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon water to make.
- a glaze. Set aside.
- Sprinkle the beef with the thyme. Completely wrap the beef in the salt crust, pressing all the seams together. Be sure that all the seams are well sealed.) Wrap the beef just before roasting. If you wrap it in advance,.
- the meat and the salt crust will turn soggy.) Transfer the wrapped beef.
- to a baking sheet. With a brush, coat the entire surface of the crust.
- with the glaze. Sprinkle the crust with the sea salt.
- Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and roast for 15 minutes per pound for rare meat (or until the interior registers 125 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer). For medium rare, roast an additional.
- 3 to 4 minutes per pound. The crust should be a light, golden brown. Let.
- the beef rest in the crust on the baking sheet at room temperature for 1.
- hour before serving. (The beef will remain warm.).
- To serve, slice off the crust at one end, remove the beef, and discard.
- the crust. Season the beef with pepper. Cut on the diagonal into thick.
- slices and arrange on a warmed serving platter. Serve immediately.
- Testing for Doneness.
- There are many ways to test meat for doneness. For beef, insert an instant-.
- reading meat thermometer into the center of the meat, away from the bones,.and leave it there for 30 seconds. Remove the thermometer to check the interior temperature of the meat: 140 degrees F for rare, 150 degrees F for medium-rare,160 degrees F for medium, 170 degrees F for well done. If you do not have a meat thermometer, do as many chefs do: Place a metal skewer into the thickest part.of the meat and wait 30 seconds. Remove the skewer and touch it to your bottom.lip. If the skewer is cold, the meat is underdone; if the skewer is warm, the meat.is rare; if the skewer is hot, the meat is well done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 40071.7, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.1
HERB SALT CRUSTED PRIME RIB
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Rinse the roast, pat it dry, and bring it to room temperature. Sprinkle with the Worcestershire sauce and seasoned pepper.
- In a bowl add the kosher salt, Italian dressing mix, and egg whites and stir to combine. Sprinkle water over the top of the salt mixture until it is well-moistened, but not wet.
- Place a 1/2-inch layer of the salt mixture in the middle of the roasting pan, slightly larger than the diameter of the roast. Place the roast, fat side up, on top of the salt. Insert a meat thermometer into the center of the roast. Carefully pack the remaining salt mixture onto the meat, covering it completely.
- Place the roast in the oven and reduce the temperature to 425 degrees F. Roast for 14 to 16 minutes per pound, or until the thermometer reads 5 degrees F less than desired temperature. Final temperature for rare will be 130 degrees F; 135 degrees F for medium rare; 140 degrees F for medium.
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- For jus, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add the beef broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the soup mix, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Remove the salt crust from the roast by breaking it and peeling it away. (You will probably need a hammer to do this.) Slice the meat to desired thickness and transfer slices to a platter. Ladle a small amount of jus over the top of the meat; serve remainder of jus on the side.
- Cook's note: Have your butcher remove the ribs from the roast.
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HERB SALT CRUST
Salt dough is distantly related to huff paste, a concoction of salt, flour, and water used to protect meat from the heat of an open spit; herbs and garlic infuse this wrapped tenderloin with incredible flavor while it cooks. When finished, the salt crust will be discarded.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 2 cups salt with 3 tablespoons thyme and 3 tablespoons rosemary. Add egg whites and 2/3 cup water; mix until thoroughly combined. A little at a time, add up to 2 cups flour, beating on medium speed, until mixture forms a firm, homogenous dough, 2 to 3 minutes. The dough should be firm but not too moist or sticky. If necessary, knead in additional flour or water. Form dough into a square; wrap in plastic. Let rest at room temperature at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rinse tenderloin, and pat dry. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, add beef. Sear well on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer tenderloin to a wire rack set over a baking pan to cool, 5 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to an approximately 10-by-15-inch rectangle (rectangle should be large enough to completely encase tenderloin). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup thyme, 1/4 cup rosemary, the sage, bay leaves, parsley, and garlic over dough. Remove twine from tenderloin, and place it in the center of the dough. Roll dough around beef, completely encasing it. Press edges together to seal. Carefully transfer wrapped beef to a roasting pan. In a small bowl, mix egg yolks with 2 teaspoons water; brush entire surface of dough with egg wash. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons salt over the top.
- Place baking pan in center of oven. Roast until crust is light golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 125 degrees to 130 degrees (for medium-rare), allowing 10 to 12 minutes per pound. Remove pan from oven; let rest at room temperature 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, slice off the crust at one end, and remove beef; discard crust. Season beef with pepper, slice, and serve.
CITRUS-HERB SEASONING SALT
Make and share this Citrus-Herb Seasoning Salt recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Abe ray
Categories Lemon
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- comine & serve on food of your choice.
- store in an airtight container,up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3395.5, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.1
HERB SALT SUBSTITUTE
This herb salt is similar to Mrs Dash seasonings. I found this on About.com in the spice recipe section and can easily be multiplied. This spice can be used on many savory meals.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories Lactose Free
Time 5m
Yield 1/3-1/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- When thoroughly mixed, pour into a glass airtight container and store in a cool, dark place for up to four months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 39.9, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 15.8, Protein 11.3
SALT-FREE HERB BLEND
Eva Bailey of Olive Hill, Kentucky combines a handful of seasonings, from paprika to poppy seed, to make this salt-free mix that will perk up poultry, meat and vegetables, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1/3 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HERB SALT-CRUSTED STRIP STEAK RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: new york strip steak, oil, herb salt, fresh rosemary, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, sea salt
Provided by Greg Perez
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make the herb salt, pour all ingredients into a food processes and pulse until desired consistency.
- Let the steak rest at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to cooking. This will help the steak cook more evenly.
- Season the steak liberally on both sides with the herb salt.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Sear the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and your desired doneness. Sear on the sides for 1 minute each to crisp up the fat cap, if desired. For medium-rare steak, the internal temperature should read 135˚F (57˚C).
- Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 0 grams
GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH HERB SALT AND FETA
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup kosher salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons each dried oregano and thyme in a small bowl.
- Slice 3 medium zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks; brush with olive oil and lightly sprinkle on both sides with some of the herb salt (reserve the remaining herb salt to use as an all-purpose seasoning).
- Grill the zucchini over medium heat, flipping halfway through, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with crumbled feta.
GREEN HERB SEASONED SALT
I like to use this when I reach for salt, So I lower my intake of salt and kick up the flavor of what I cook. I used home grown herbs that I dried whole. Leaves that are loosely packed into measuring cups. So if using store bought do take note the amounts of the whole herbs would be a lot less. I guesstimate my 2/3's. Great to season any game, roast beef or roast poultry. Season roast veggies, stuffing, rice or potatoes. How about a touch on your eggs. I do like heat but I kept it down in this using only peppercorns. You can add chili powder to really make it hot!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lactose Free
Time 15m
Yield 32 1 ounces, 1000 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place all in a food processor or blender and processes till powdery. May have to do in batches depending on the size of your machine.
- Use within 1 year if it last that long.
NO-SALT HERB BLEND
Make and share this no-salt herb blend recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 1/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- mix spices in a small bowl.
- store in a closed jar for up to 6 months.
HERB-INFUSED SALT AND PEPPER
Have salt and pepper grinders? Spice up your dishes with a hint of herb in your seasonings. Found at the local Farmer's Market.
Provided by Public Foodie 1
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 2 Grinders
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In small bowl combine peppercorns, lemon rind and lemon thyme. Pour into grinder.
- In separate bowl, combine sea salt, blood orange and rosemary. Pour into grinder.
- Use as a replacement for normal salt and pepper to spice up your recipes!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.2, Sodium 13953.1, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.1
HOMEMADE HERB SALT
Yes, the color in this salt will fade within a few weeks, but the herby flavor and aroma will remain intact for much longer. I described this as a finishing salt, meaning it's used to season cooked food at the table; however, it can also be used in place of regular salt in any recipe preparation.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place 1/2 cup coarse sea salt, rosemary, and lemon thyme in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse, grinding salt until rosemary and thyme have a fine consistency. Add 1 cup sea salt and pulse to combine.
- Pour salt mixture into a shallow baking dish and let air dry for 2 hours. Transfer salt to a glass jar and screw on lid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Sodium 1760 mg
GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH HERB SALT AND FETA
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- For the herb salt: Combine the salt, oregano and thyme in a small bowl and mix to blend.For the grilled zucchini: Brush the zucchini planks on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle on both sides with some of the herb salt. Transfer the zucchini to a grill pan set over medium heat and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the zucchini to a serving plate and sprinkle with the feta.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 3
NO SALT HERB BLEND
This works nicely if you follow a low sodium diet or even if you dont...
Provided by Cathy LaFay
Categories Other Sauces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients and put into an airtight container or an old spice jar.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs impart a more intense flavor than dried herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
- Grind the herbs finely: Finely ground herbs will distribute their flavor more evenly throughout the salt.
- Use a variety of herbs: Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations of herbs. Some popular combinations include rosemary and thyme, oregano and basil, and sage and garlic.
- Store your herb salt in an airtight container: Herb salt will keep for up to 6 months in an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dark place.
- Use herb salt to season a variety of dishes: Herb salt can be used to season roasted vegetables, grilled meats, fish, pasta, and more. It can also be used as a finishing salt for soups and salads.
Conclusion:
Herb salt is a versatile and flavorful seasoning that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored for up to 6 months. Experiment with different combinations of herbs to create your own unique herb salt blends. You can use fresh or dried herbs, but fresh herbs will give you a more intense flavor. Grind the herbs finely and store the herb salt in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
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