Can You Use Lemon Thyme

Lemon thyme is best used fresh. Chop lemon thyme leaves just before use and add at the very end of the cooking process, before they lose flavor and color. Lemon thyme may be added to poultry, seafood, vegetable, marinades, stews, soups, sauces, and stuffing while fresh sprigs of this herb make a lovely garnish.

What can I substitute for thyme?

• Oregano. Fresh or dried, oregano hits many of the same earthy, minty, savory and slightly bitter notes as thyme. …
• Marjoram. You can also use fresh or dried marjoram in place of thyme. …
• Basil. …
• Savory. …
• Poultry seasoning. …
• Italian seasoning. …
• Za’atar. …
• Herbes de Provence.

Where can I use lemon thyme?

Lemon thyme can be used to flavour poultry, seafood, and vegetables, and will accentuate the natural flavour profiles of fish and meat dishes in particular. It can be added to marinades, stews, soups, salads, sauces, bouquet garnis and stuffing, and a few sprigs also make an attractive garnish.