Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Bright, citrusy and peppery, this homemade lemon pepper seasoning is delicious on chicken, salmon, shrimp, roasted vegetables, potatoes and pasta.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
No cook
Serves
About ¼ cup
Ingredients
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- 2 tbspdried lemon peel
- 1 tbspcoarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tspsalt
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- ½ tsponion powder
Ingredients
- 2 tbspdried lemon peel
- 1 tbspcoarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tspsalt
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- ½ tsponion powder
Instructions
Method
- 1
If the dried lemon peel is coarse, pulse it briefly in a mini food processor or spice grinder.
- 2
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
- 3
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard for up to six months.
- 4
Shake or stir before using.
How to Use It
- 1
Chicken or fish: 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound.
- 2
Shrimp: 1 teaspoon per pound.
- 3
Roasted vegetables or potatoes: 1 to 2 teaspoons per pound.
- 4
Pasta: Sprinkle into butter or olive-oil sauces to taste.
- 5
Salad dressing: Whisk ½ teaspoon into your favourite vinaigrette.
Melissa's Notes
Use completely dried lemon peel—not fresh zest—so the seasoning remains shelf-stable.
For a finer blend, pulse all the ingredients together briefly.
Reduce or omit the salt if you prefer to season the finished dish separately.
Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy lemon-pepper variation.
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