Citrus, vinegar, wine and broth
Substitutes for lime juice
Lime juice is a bit more sour and floral than lemon and is key in salsa, guacamole and many Thai and Mexican dishes.
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Lemon juice
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Milder aroma; still bright.
- Best in
- Everything.
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Bottled lime juice
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Flatter and more sour; fine in cooked dishes.
- Best in
- Marinades, cooking.
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Rice vinegar or white vinegar
- How much
- Half as much
- What changes
- Sour without the citrus aroma. Savory dishes only.
- Best in
- Marinades, slaws.
Simmerbee recipes with lime juice (23)
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Classic Chunky Guacamole
- Classic Seven-Layer Dip
- Creamy Chickpea Coconut Curry with Spinach
- Creamy White Chicken Chili
- Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Tacos
- Five-Minute Blender Salsa
- Fresh Chunky Tomato Salsa
- Green Pineapple Smoothie
- Grilled Carne Asada for a Crowd
- Ground Beef Taco Salad
- Hearty Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Oven-Roasted Jerk-Inspired Chicken
- Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
- Shrimp Pad Thai
- Slow-Cooker Cuban-Style Mojo Pork
- Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
- Steamed Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Chicken
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
- Vegan Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup
- Watermelon Agua Fresca
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
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Ingredient guide: Limes: pick, store and measure