Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning

I’ve discovered I actually like utilizing contemporary lemon juice in lots of my recipes, like rooster piccata. Particularly since our household lives in a spot the place contemporary citrus is broadly obtainable. This lemon pepper seasoning mix was born after I needed to discover a approach to make use of all of these leftover lemon and lime peels!

I exploit leftover peels in cleansing merchandise a few of the time, however I additionally discovered a solution to dry/dehydrate them for meals use. I had been utilizing lemon zest, salt, and pepper on fairly just a few recipes after I realized I ought to simply pre-mix them and have them able to go.

Plus it’s cheaper and more healthy than the lemon pepper seasoning from the grocery retailer! A lot of the time retailer store-bought spices have plenty of added food-like artificial elements.

The way to Make Lemon Pepper

This course of may be very simple and you are able to do it one in all two methods. If you happen to’re utilizing contemporary lemon peels (lime works too), then they’ll have to be dried within the oven or dehydrator first. I then combine the freshly dried peels with entire peppercorns and salt. Both a meals processor or spice grinder works nicely for this.

For a good quicker model, you may mix pre-dried lemon peel granules with floor black pepper and salt. I’ve included hyperlinks to the entire totally different elements within the recipe under.

Lemon pepper appears to be a polarizing spice, so if it isn’t your factor, try my different herb and spice blends right here.

What to Pair With Lemon Seasoning

I didn’t assume I appreciated lemon pepper till being pregnant cravings made me obsessive about it. And the obsession by no means went away. Excellent on all the pieces, in my view, it provides a scrumptious, mildly spicy lemon taste to meals. For an additional savory taste on meats and veggies, add somewhat onion powder and garlic powder too.

I like to make use of this seasoning in recipes like these:

Right here’s the best way to make your individual lemon pepper!

Selfmade Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe

Selfmade lemon pepper seasoning with lemon or lime zest, pepper, and salt is a superb addition to fish, rooster, or greens.

If utilizing contemporary lemons, preheat the oven to its lowest setting. Completely zest the lemons and unfold the contemporary lemon out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Put into the oven on the bottom setting and depart till utterly dried. Mine took about 70 minutes.

When utterly dried, combine with the peppercorns and salt in a meals processor till nicely blended. If making with pre-dried lemon peel, simply combine all elements in a meals processor till blended.

Vitamin Information

Selfmade Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe

Quantity Per Serving (1 teaspoon)

Energy 3

% Each day Worth*

Fats 0.03g0%

Saturated Fats 0.01g0%

Polyunsaturated Fats 0.01g

Monounsaturated Fats 0.01g

Sodium 764mg33%

Potassium 14mg0%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 0.4g2%

Sugar 0.1g0%

Protein 0.1g0%

Vitamin A 6IU0%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 6mg1%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* % Each day Values are based mostly on a 2000 calorie weight-reduction plan.

Retailer in a tightly sealed jar or hermetic container within the cabinet. 

Do you make any of your individual seasonings?