We all want to serve our families the healthiest, most flavorful dinners we can. With this delicious and easy-to-make homemade lemon pepper seasoning recipe, you’ll be able to give your meals an extra zing of flavor without worrying about what’s actually in your seasoning mix.
In just minutes, you’ll have an aromatic blend of spices that will make any dish pop. Are you ready? Let’s start cooking!
Why You Should Make Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Healthy: Keep all the flavor and skip anything unwanted ingredients, like additives or extra salt.
- Save money: Keep bulk herbs and spices on hand to make your own homemade spice blends to keep your cash in your wallet
- Easy: Just mix up the ingredients in a bowl and you’re done!
- Delicious: This seasoning mix is filled with bright citrus flavor, and zesty pepper.
What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
- 5 Tablespoons Dried Lemon Zest
- 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Supplies:
- Medium mixing bowl
- Spoon or whisk
- Storage containers (we use glass canning jars)
- Label Maker – Use a simple handheld label maker, print out some chalkboard labels, or use your Cricut to make sure you know exactly what’s in your spice jars
Step-by-Step Directions:
To make things even easier for you, I created a simple photo guide below. For all measurements and a more detailed guide, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
It’s super simple! Just place all the ingredients in a medium bowl or jar, and stir to combine.
And you’re done! You can use your homemade lemon pepper seasoning mix right away or store it in a sealed container in your pantry for future use.
Essential Tips:
Don’t skip these tips – read them before starting to avoid any potential mistakes.
- You get what you pay for. Better quality spices will result in a better lemon pepper seasoning flavor for your recipes. Older or cheaper spices can often be bland and can result in a flavorless spice mix.
- There’s no need to adjust quantities. if you’re following a recipe that calls for lemon-pepper seasoning. Whatever the recipe calls for, that’s how much you use.
- Adjust the mixture to suit your tastes. After combining everything, do a quick taste test and tweak the blend to your preferences – more lemon zest, more pepper, even swap the amounts of garlic and onion. It’s all up to you!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, you can! Dried lemon zest is easy to make at home in the oven. You’ll need to zest about 10 medium lemons to get the amount of dried zest needed for this recipe.
Here’s how: Simply grate the peel from your lemons (we like the microplane), spread the peel on a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake at 170˚F to 180˚F until completely dried through, about 30-60 minutes.
Pro Tip: Make sure to use only the yellow part of the peel. The white part of the peel (“pith”) is bitter and will make the seasoning taste unpleasant.
This seasoning mix can be used on just about anything! It’s great for chicken or fish, on grilled vegetables, added to soups and sauces, salad dressings, or even sprinkled on a fresh plate of pasta.
No, all the ingredients in the recipe here are shelf stable. However, if you choose to use homemade dried lemon zest, you will want to make sure that it is completely dried out so it doesn’t go bad.
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Storage Tips.
Store your lemon pepper seasoning in a sealed container in a cool, dry pantry. The seasoning mix will last for 3 months or longer, but is best if used within the first month after making it.
Be sure to keep it in a space without too much humidity. If the air is too moist, the peels may rehydrate and can start to go rancid.
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Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Easy and quick, this lemon pepper seasoning recipe packs a punch of flavor and only takes a couple minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons Dried Lemon Zest
- 2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium bowl or jar.
- Stir to combine.
Notes
Remember, the step-by-step photos and FAQ in the recipe post are there to help you if you feel stuck at any point.
- You get what you pay for. Better quality spices will result in a better lemon pepper seasoning flavor for your recipes. Older or cheaper spices can often be bland and can result in a flavorless spice mix.
- There's no need to adjust quantities if you're following a recipe that calls for lemon-pepper seasoning. Whatever the recipe calls for, that's how much you use.
- Adjusted the mixture to suit your tastes. After combining everything, do a quick taste test and tweak the blend to your preferences - more lemon zest, more pepper, even swap the amounts of garlic and onion. It's all up to you!
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