Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning
A bright, punchy all-purpose seasoning blend made from four pantry staples. Mix, jar, and use on everything from roasted chicken to popcorn.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 15
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Ingredients
- 2 whole (zested) lemon
- 3 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Zest both lemons with a microplane into a small bowl, catching all the bright yellow bits.
- 2
Add black pepper, salt, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- 3
Stir vigorously until everything is evenly combined, breaking up any clumps with the back of a spoon.
- 4
Transfer to a clean jar with a tight lid and seal.
- 5
Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
Tools you’ll need
- microplane
- small bowl
- spoon
- jar with tight-fitting lid
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