Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Name: Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 tsp each)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lemon zest; 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 servings (2 tsp each)
Calories
9 kcal
Cuisine
American

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Eric Vasquez

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Make your own Lemon Pepper Seasoning with just 3 ingredients (salt, pepper, and lemon zest). It's an easy spice blend to keep on hand for times when you want a big boost of flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup lemon zest (from 3-4 lemons, see note 1)
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns (see note 2)
1 tablespoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to its lowest possible temperature (my oven has a minimum temperature of 170 degrees). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On one side of the baking sheet, spread the lemon zest in a single layer, separating any clumps with your fingers. On the other side, add the whole peppercorns.
Bake until the zest is completely dried, about 35 to 45 minutes. Check occasionally and stir to redistribute any bright yellow clumps of zest (you'll know the zest is dry when it turns a light orange color and feels crunchy).
Transfer the peppercorns to a spice grinder and pulse until finely ground. Add dried zest and pulse until finely ground. In a small bowl, add black pepper and lemon zest mixture, then stir in salt. Store covered in the pantry for up to 6 months.

Notes

Lemon zest: 1/2 cup dried lemon peel granules may be substituted for the fresh lemon zest (omit the oven instructions entirely).
Black pepper: Substitute 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper for the whole peppercorns.
Yield: This recipe makes about 6 tablespoons seasoning, about 8 servings (assuming 2 teaspoons per chicken breast or thigh or enough to season 2 whole chickens).
Storage: Store covered in a dark place for up to 6 months.
Usage: Use to taste (I like 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons seasoning per chicken breast or thigh and 3 tablespoons per whole chicken. For wings, I use a LOT).
Toaster oven: This method also works in a toaster oven.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tsp Calories 9kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 873mg (36%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 17IU (0%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (2 tsp each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 9 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2tsp
Calories	9kcal	0%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	873mg	36%
Potassium	43mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	17IU	0%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	20mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%