Citrus, vinegar, wine and broth
Substitutes for citrus zest
Zest is the colored outer peel, full of fragrant oils. It brings citrus flavor without sourness, so juice is not a swap for it.
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Another citrus zest
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- A different citrus aroma; any of them brightens a dish.
- Best in
- Everything.
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Dried citrus peel
- How much
- 1 tsp dried for each 1 tbsp fresh zest
- What changes
- Milder and a little bitter.
- Best in
- Baking, rubs, marinades.
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Lemon or orange extract
- How much
- About ¼ tsp extract for each 1 tsp zest, to taste
- What changes
- Strong citrus flavor, no texture. Easy to overdo.
- Best in
- Cakes, cookies, frosting.
Good to know
- One lemon gives about 1 tbsp zest; one orange about 2 tbsp.
Simmerbee recipes with citrus zest (30)
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Avocado BLT with Lemon Pepper Mayo
- Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
- Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
- Crispy Parmesan Lemon Roasted Broccoli
- Easy Summer Berry Galette
- Garlic Herb Roast Turkey Breast
- Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops
- Glazed Blueberry Lemon Scones
- Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
- Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
- Grilled Garlic Lemon Shrimp Skewers
- Herb Butter Roast Chicken
- Herb-Butter Roast Turkey
- Lemon Almond Green Beans
- Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
- Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Sugar Tops
- Lemon Butter Baked Salmon
- Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Pound Cake
- Lemon Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze
- Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo
- Lemon-Herb Roast Leg of Lamb
- Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Feta
- New York-Style Cheesecake
- Orange-Ginger Cranberry Sauce
- Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki with Peppers and Onions
- Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.