5 Ingredient Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Skip the store-bought. This lemon pepper is made with real dried lemon zest and a handful of pantry spices, no sugar, no citric acid, no Yellow 5. Fabulous on wings, roast chicken, salmon, or anything you want to brighten up.
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 5kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried lemon peel
- ¼ cup coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoon dried minced onion optional
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon MSG optional
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the dried lemon peel, coarsely ground black pepper, granulated garlic, dried minced onion, salt, and MSG until they are well combined.½ cup dried lemon peel, ¼ cup coarsely ground black pepper, 2 tbsp granulated garlic, 2 tbsp dried minced onion, 2 tsp kosher salt , 1 tsp MSG
- Pour the lemon pepper seasoning into a spice jar with a lid and keep the blend in a dry, cool environment for up to 2 years.
Notes
Makes 1 cup.
Variations, Tricks, and Tips
- Make it salt-free — Leave the salt out and season your dishes separately. Easy swap for low-sodium cooking.
- Make it spicy — Add ½ teaspoon cayenne or red pepper flakes. Really good on wings.
- MSG vs. salt — They're not interchangeable. Salt seasons. MSG adds umami and boosts savoriness without adding saltiness. Use one, both, or neither if you are watching your salt.
- How much to use — 2 tablespoons per pound of chicken, 1½ tablespoons per pound of seafood, 1 tablespoon per pound of vegetables.
- Store away from the stove — Heat and humidity kill spice blends fast. Keep it in a cool, dry cabinet and it'll last up to two years.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg