If you're wondering how to use your Finishing Salt, you're not alone. I can't tell you how many people at the farmer's market pick up the jar, seemingly drawn to it for inexplicable reasons, and ask "Finishing Salt? What's that?".
Most of us are used to using one type of salt, be it Himalayan, Celtic, or plain old iodized table salt. We use that one salt for cooking, tasting, and on the table for just about everything. Finishing Salt, however, is something different....
It starts with a unique sea salt:
"Maldon Salt is a gourmet sea salt that is hand harvested in the English town of Maldon, Essex. World-renowned, Maldon’s distinctive pyramid salt flakes have been skilfully made using the same traditional artisan methods since 1882. Maldon Salt’s irregular and distinctive pyramid shape is what makes it so special. "
When I first tasted this sea salt, I fell in love. The large crystals look stunning on the dish, but due to their pyramid structure , they are highly water soluble, meaning that the salt disperses evenly through the food. You won't be biting into rock salt with this flaky crystal!
Tasting this salt for the first time, and having my palate opened up to what a really good salt is, sent me down a rabbit hole. I learned how important salt is for the body as a vessel for nutrients and minerals. I learned how table salt is heavily refined and often contains anti-caking agents, and how even pink salt can easily be contaminated. I wanted to stock up on a good quality, great tasting salt that is produced ethically, and Maldon Sea Salt was what I chose. It was not long before I started experimenting and blending this salt with farm grown herbs!
Our Finishing Salt is made with Green Onion, Crushed Paprika flakes, and a sprinkling of Italian herbs like Rosemary, Sage, Thyme and Oregano. It's a subtle, savory mix of herbs that when blended with flaky sea salt, make a craveable topping for every dish.
Sprinkle our Finishing Salt on grilled veggies and meats, on your morning eggs or avocado toast, and leave the jar on your dining room table to season every dish to perfection.
What follows are some of my favorite recipes and ways to use Finishing Salt!
Salt-crusted salmon with seasonal veggies
An easy weeknight dinner that proves simple is satisfying
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A meal adaptable to most proteins, this variation makes use of good quality salmon. In a hot buttered pan, sear your unseasoned salmon on both sides until cooked to your preferred temp. I like mine slightly under to keep from drying out.
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While your protein cooks, chop seasonal veggies into a simple salad, plate and dress. I love this meal with Encompass Vinaigrette!
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Top your salad with your salmon, and at this point, salt generously!