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Chile-Thyme Spice Mix

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Chile-Thyme Spice MixJeremy Liebman

Use this zesty spice mix for sprinkling over the shellfish, corn, and potatoes.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    About 1/4 cup

Ingredients

2 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed
4 teaspoons coarse sea salt
4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Ingredient Info: Chiles de árbol are available at better supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Preparation

  1. Pulse chiles in a spice grinder until coarsely ground. Transfer ground chiles to a small bowl and add salt. Scatter lemon zest on a 6x6" piece of parchment paper and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add thyme to parchment and microwave until dry, about 1 minute 30 seconds (time will vary). Let cool and lightly crush zest and thyme; combine with ground chiles and salt. DO AHEAD: Spice mix may be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving (One tablespoon): 4.6 calories
0% calories from fat
0 g fat
0 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
1.0 g carbohydrates
0.6 g dietary fiber
0.2 g total sugars
0.5 g net carbohydrates
0.2 g protein
1163.2 mg sodium
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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