Microplane Professional Series Zester

A long, easy-to-use citrus zester with razor-sharp blades and a modern, matte-finished handle.

—DETAILS— Microplane is a household name worldwide for their exceptional blades, which grate ingredients without bruising and tearing them. Their new Professional Series features the same handle design and frame structure as the celebrated Master & Black Sheep Series but with an all-stainless steel construction. The handle’s matte finish gives a modern look and a non-slip rubber base provides stability as you grate against the surface of a cutting board. A notch in the handle allows you to hang it on a rack. The long blade allows you to zest a portion of fruit in one long draw rather than going back and forth, which can cause the undesirable mincing of your zest and an accidental grating of the pith.

—BENEFITS— My food started tasting much better once this zester made it so easy to add lemon, lime or orange zest as a hint of brightness to pretty much anything, from pasta to cakes. I also use it for Parmesan, as the super-fine shreds melt on contact with warm food.