Fleur de sel - Lemon Pepper

Fleur de Sel - Poivre Citron: An exquisite blend of spices Discover the Fleur de Sel - Poivre Citron blend from Épices Curieuses, a trio of noble ingredients that will awaken your senses and revolutionize your dishes. Coming from controlled EU/non-EU agriculture, this blend is composed of organic Guérande sea salt, lemon peel and black pepper. Characteristics and Origins The flavor of this blend is unique: Guérande salt brings a marine touch, lemon peel offers a tangy note, and black pepper adds a hint of spiciness. Its texture is crunchy and its color varies between the bright white of salt, the bright yellow of lemon and the intense black of pepper. This blend has its roots in the French culinary tradition, where Guérande salt has been harvested by hand for centuries. Black pepper, on the other hand, comes from the Malabar region of India, renowned for its premium spices. The lemon peel added to this mixture comes from European organic crops. Benefits and Taste Properties In addition to its delicious taste, the Fleur de Sel - Lemon Pepper mixture has many health benefits. Sea salt is rich in minerals, lemon is an important source of vitamin C, and pepper aids digestion. Taste-wise, this blend is balanced: the sweetness of the salt, the acidity of the lemon and the spiciness of the pepper create a harmony of flavors that will enhance your dishes. Culinary Uses Shrimp Salad: Sprinkle mixture over grilled shrimp, add arugula, cherry tomatoes and olive oil vinaigrette. Grilled salmon: brush your salmon with olive oil, sprinkle with Fleur de Sel - Lemon Pepper mixture and grill it. Roast Chicken: Rub your chicken with a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and Fleur de Sel - Lemon Pepper before roasting. Lemon vinaigrette: mix lemon juice, olive oil, a pinch of Fleur de Sel - Lemon Pepper and honey for an original vinaigrette. Anecdotes and Traditions Guérande salt is harvested by hand using an ancestral method. The salt workers, as the harvesters are called, use a traditional tool, the lousse, to harvest the thin layer of salt that forms on the surface of the salt marshes. Practical Advice To fully enjoy this mixture, use it as a finishing touch on your dishes, just before serving. It can also be used in marinades, combined with olive oil and lemon juice. Tasty Associations The Fleur de Sel - Lemon Pepper blend goes perfectly with fish, white meats and grilled vegetables. It can also be combined with other spices such as Espelette pepper for a spicier note, or thyme for a more Mediterranean flavor.