Hey Babe Salt

Add a touch of spice and elegance to your dishes with Hey Babe, a finishing salt that brings out the best in any meal.
 
Flavor Profile:
Hey Babe features a blend of black pepper, garlic, habanero, onion, paprika, sea salt, and tarragon. This blend offers a combination of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors with a hint of herbal notes from tarragon.
 
Pairing Suggestions:
Grilled Meats: Use Hey Babe to finish steaks, burgers, and chicken.
Roasted Vegetables: Sprinkle Hey Babe on roasted vegetables for a spicy twist.
Seafood: Perfect for finishing grilled or baked fish and shrimp.
Soups and Stews: Add a final touch of flavor to soups and stews with this finishing salt.
 
Recipe Ideas:
Hey Babe Grilled Steak: Season steaks with Hey Babe and let them sit for 30 minutes. Grill to desired doneness and serve with roasted vegetables.
Spicy Roasted Potatoes: Toss potato wedges with olive oil and Hey Babe. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Herb-Crusted Salmon: Season salmon fillets with Hey Babe and bake at 375°F (190°C) until the fish is cooked through. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.
 
This exceptional blend is not your everyday seasoning salt – it's a culinary journey that bridges the aromatic alleys of the world's most treasured spices.
 
At the heart of "Hey Babe" is the Habanero chili, a fiery beauty that traces its origins back to the Amazon Basin, from where it traveled to Mexico and became a revered staple in many dishes. Its fiery reputation is well-earned, but it’s not just about heat; the Habanero brings a depth and fruity complexity that's unparalleled.
 
Accompanying the Habanero is Tarragon, a herb that whispers tales of distant, sun-drenched fields in Eurasia. Tarragon's delicate, slightly aniseed flavor, though a less-common companion in spice blends, acts as the perfect foil to the Habanero's intensity. It provides an earthy, sweet note that is reminiscent of starry nights and long-cherished culinary traditions.
 
Together with timeless classics like Black Pepper, Garlic, Onion, Paprika, and Sea Salt, "Hey Babe" becomes more than just a seasoning. It’s a blend that surprises with a gentle heat, woos with fragrant herbaceousness, and finishes with a robustness that only Oak City Spice Blends can deliver.
 
Every pinch of "Hey Babe" promises a dance of flavors on your palate, making each meal an unforgettable experience. Welcome to the future of seasoning, where tradition meets innovation, and every dish is a symphony.
 
1. Grilled Chicken with "Hey Babe" 
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or Legs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp "Hey Babe" seasoning salt
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring they're evenly coated on both sides.
Sprinkle the "Hey Babe" seasoning salt on both sides of the chicken.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the grill, let rest for a few minutes, then serve with lemon wedges.
2. "Hey Babe" Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
4 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, etc.)
3 tbsp olive oil
1-2 tsp "Hey Babe" seasoning salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil.
Sprinkle "Hey Babe" seasoning salt over the vegetables and toss again until evenly coated.
Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway.
Serve immediately.
3. Spicy "Hey Babe" Seafood Pasta
Ingredients:
200g spaghetti or linguine
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams, squid)
1 tsp "Hey Babe" seasoning salt
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add the mixed seafood to the skillet and sprinkle with "Hey Babe" seasoning salt. Stir well.
Cook until the seafood is almost done (shrimp turn pink, clams and mussels open up). If using wine, pour it in and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce and seafood.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
4. "Hey Babe" Tarragon and Chili Buttered Corn on the Cob
Ingredients:
4 corn on the cobs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp "Hey Babe" seasoning salt
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the "Hey Babe" seasoning salt until well combined.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn on the cobs and boil for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
Drain the corn and while still hot, spread the "Hey Babe" butter mixture generously over each corn on the cob.
Serve immediately.