Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe
Add a little lemony yet peppery flavor to chicken, fish, or even vegetables with this easy recipe for homemade lemon pepper seasoning.
Ingredients
- 4 Large Lemons
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
- 1½ Teaspoons Sea Salt
- ¼ Cup Peppercorns
Instructions
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Preheat oven to the lowest setting, mine was 170 ℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or silicone liner.
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Wash and dry the lemons. Using a vegetable grater grate the peel off the lemon. You just want the outer yellow part, not the white pith.
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Place the grated lemon peel on the prepared sheet pan and place in the oven for 1-2 hours to dry out. My oven took 1.5 hours. Keep checking and remove as soon as the zest looks like it's dried.
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Into a spice grinder add in the peppercorns and grind for a bit. Then add in the dried lemon peel and grind these seasonings until peppercorns only have a few bigger chunks.
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Once you have the lemon zest and peppercorns ground to desired coarseness, mix in the garlic powder and salt. Place in an airtight container and store in a cool dark place.