Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Make this bold and versatile Lemon Pepper Seasoning for a homemade spice blend that you can use for your favorite recipes. This seasoning is bursting with citrusy lemon flavor and only requires a few other seasonings for a full and balanced taste.

Easy and quick to make, this recipe only asks for a few ingredients. You’ll love using this homemade seasoning on fish, veggies, chicken, and so much more!

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• 💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🥫 Storage
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More Seasoning Blend Recipes You'll Love
• 📋 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe

Looking for a seasoning blend with the perfect amount of zing? This homemade lemon pepper seasoning is a must-try! It combines classic savory flavors with a distinct burst of citrus for the perfect balance.

This seasoning mix is excellent for fish, chicken, and more. You'll love this versatile combination of simple seasonings as a final touch in all your favorite dishes!

And if you love having customizable spice blends around, try this Homemade Pizza Seasoning to take your weekly pizza night to the next level!

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• black pepper - rounds out the flavor with a classic peppery flavor.
• sea salt - boosts the flavors of the other seasonings.
• onion powder - gives your seasoning mix another layer to expand the flavor profile.
• dried lemon zest - provides the critical citrus flavor that makes this blend so irresistible.
• garlic powder - pairs well with the onion powder and finishes off the blend with another familiar and comforting taste.

🔪 Instructions

1. Place pepper, salt, onion powder, lemon zest, and garlic powder in a bowl.
2. Mix well and store in a cool, dry place.

❔ FAQs

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• This seasoning should be used in the same quantity as any store-bought lemon pepper blend.
• When it comes to homemade seasoning blends, I recommend using the most fresh and high quality components as possible for the best results.
• Dried lemon zest can be made from scratch from fresh lemon zest. To get 5 tablespoons, you'll need to zest around 10 lemons and allow the zest to dry.
• You can also speed up the drying process by placing your lemon zest in the oven at its lowest temperature. For easy clean up, use a baking tray covered in parchment paper.

📌 With a bright citrus tang and a balance of familiar savory flavors, this seasoning blend is an excellent addition to any spice cabinet. Best of all, you can quickly and easily make it with your own seasonings!

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• Feel free to customize the proportions of various ingredients to get a blend that works best for your taste.
• If you want to add some heat, include red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper in your seasoning blend.
• For a super authentic flavor, use a spice grinder and black peppercorns for fresh black pepper.
• Extra sourness can be achieved by incorporating citric acid.
• Other flavors you might want to incorporate include celery seed, dill, saffron, basil, or oregano.

🥫 Storage

Keep your lemon pepper blend in a cool and dry place to avoid clumping. Store in a mason jar, spice jar, or any other glass jar. Your spice blend should last at least 5 months at room temperature, so it's good to make in large quantities if you foresee yourself using it often.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

You'll love using this lemon pepper blend on chicken wings, french fries, salads, soups, and more. Use it to enhance any one of these delicious recipes: Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Lemon and Rosemary, One Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken, Baked Breaded Lemon Chicken, or One Skillet Garlic Chicken with Rice.

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