Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe

Lamon pepper seasoning in a shite bowl with a spoon.

Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe

Zingy and spicy, this homemade lemon pepper seasoning is the perfect way to add flavor to chicken and seafood dishes. Made with fresh lemon zest, this mix is so much more flavorful than store bought!

Course Seasoning

Cuisine American

Keyword hoemmade lemon pepper seasoning, how to make lemon pepper seasoning

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 5kcal

Author Tanya

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup lemon zest from about 4-5 lemons
2 teaspoons black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper.
Place lemon zest on a sheet pan and place in the oven.
Bake until dried, about 20-25 minutes, stirring the zest occasionally.
Remove and place dried zest in a grinder with black pepper and kosher salt. Grind until finely ground.
Use in your favorite recipes and enjoy.

Notes

Some lemons can be coated with wax to help preserve them. Remove this by pouring boiling water over the lemons and giving them a good scrub before zesting.
Be careful not to grate the lemon down too much. The white lemon pith tends to be quite bitter, so you just want the top yellow skin.
This homemade lemon pepper seasoning works best if lemon juice is added as well. I like to add at least 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to each teaspoon of seasoning.
This can be stored for up to 3 months.

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