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How to Zest a Lime

Learn how to zest a lime so you can get the most out of your limes to use in all your favorite lime recipes! Recipes like Mexican Street Corn, Key Lime Pie Bars, and more.
Course Fruit
Cuisine American
Keyword how to use a zester, how to zest a lime, key lime recipes, limes, zester vs. grater, zesting a lime
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings 4 tablespoons
Calories 5kcal

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lime

Instructions

  • Hold your lime in one hand and your zester in the other.
    The tools you need for how to zest a lime: a grater, bowl, and lime, on a cutting board
  • Carefully move your lime back and forth over the zester. Do this over a bowl to catch the zest.
    How to zest a lime: running a grater along a lime to release the zest into a glass bowl over a cutting board

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Notes

  • Make sure to only zest the green layer of your lime; once you've hit the white part (known as the pith), stop.
  • IMPORTANT: never let your fingers get close to the zester. 

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg