82 Minerals Sea Salt Recipes

Cooking with 82 Minerals Sea Salt & Baja Style Salt

Mineral-Rich Flavor for Everyday and Elevated Cooking

Salt isn’t just a seasoning — it’s a foundation of flavor. 82 Minerals Sea Salt and Baja Style Salt are naturally mineralized sea salts valued by chefs and home cooks for their texture, balance, and ability to enhance food without overpowering it. Both are minimally processed, retaining naturally occurring minerals that contribute to their distinctive taste and culinary versatility.

Whether used as a finishing salt or incorporated during cooking, these salts bring depth, brightness, and character to simple ingredients. Below are two classic recipes that showcase how each salt shines.

Fresh Caprese Salad with 82 Minerals Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 4 ripe tomatoes

• 16 oz fresh mozzarella cheese

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

• Extra-virgin olive oil

• 82 Minerals Sea Salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into ¼-inch thick rounds.

2. Arrange the slices on a platter, layering tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

3. Drizzle generously with high-quality extra-virgin olive oil.

4. Finish with a light sprinkle of 82 Minerals Sea Salt, allowing its mineral-rich flavor to enhance the sweetness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the cheese.

5. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Why it works:
82 Minerals Sea Salt has a balanced, clean salinity that makes it ideal as a finishing salt for fresh dishes where flavor clarity matters.

Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon & Baja Style Salt

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

• Baja Style Salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with Baja Style Salt and black pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the skin is crisp.

4. Flip and cook an additional 2–3 minutes, depending on thickness.

5. Remove from heat and finish with lemon zest and juice.

6. Sprinkle lightly with additional Baja Style Salt just before serving.

7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Why it works:
Baja Style Salt offers a bold, ocean-forward flavor that pairs beautifully with seafood, citrus, and high-heat cooking.

Two Salts, One Kitchen

82 Minerals Sea Salt and Baja Style Salt are designed to work together in the same kitchen. Many customers use 82 Minerals Sea Salt for finishing and fresh applications, while turning to Baja Style Salt for cooking, grilling, and seafood. Both share a naturally mineralized profile and appeal to those who value unprocessed sea salt with character.

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Chocolate Chunk Cookies with 82 Minerals Sea Salt

Sweet, Salty, and Perfectly Balanced

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon 82 Minerals Sea Salt, plus extra for finishing

• 2 cups chocolate chunks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and smooth.

3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and 82 Minerals Sea Salt.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. Fold in chocolate chunks.

7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.

8. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.

9. Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle each cookie with a small pinch of 82 Minerals Sea Salt.

10. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Why it works:
The clean, mineral-forward flavor of 82 Minerals Sea Salt enhances chocolate richness and balances sweetness without overpowering it.

Grilled Rib-Eye Steak with Rosemary & Baja Style Salt

Bold Flavor for High-Heat Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 rib-eye steaks

• Extra-virgin olive oil

• Fresh rosemary sprigs

• Baja Style Salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Remove steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat grill to high heat.

3. Lightly brush steaks with olive oil and season generously on both sides with Baja Style Salt and black pepper.

4. Grill steaks for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting for thickness.

5. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

6. Finish with a light sprinkle of additional Baja Style Salt and garnish with fresh rosemary before serving.

Why it works:
Baja Style Salt delivers a bold, ocean-inspired salinity that stands up to grilling and complements rich cuts of meat.

Culinary Note

Whether baking, grilling, or finishing fresh dishes like salads, using naturally mineralized sea salt such as 82 Minerals Sea Salt or Baja Style Salt adds depth, balance, and texture that refined table salt cannot provide.