#Lemon pepper seasoning how to
Need some inspiration for how to use your lemon pepper seasoning? Check out these recipes that you can use this homemade lemon pepper seasoning in: (Here is a tutorial from Homestead and Chill on how to dry lemon peels in the oven or using a dehydrator.) If you try to make this recipe with fresh lemon zest and store it in your kitchen, the moisture from the zest will lose freshness quickly and mold. Otherwise, you will need to dry your lemon zest to make dried lemon peel. Simple and to the point!Ĭan I use fresh lemon zest in lemon pepper? If you are using it right away, absolutely. What is lemon pepper seasoning made of? Our lemon pepper seasoning is made with dried lemon peel, black pepper and salt. This seasoning is gluten-free, paleo, low-carb and vegan and makes a great homemade gift. This homemade lemon pepper seasoning is shelf-stable for up to a year, as long as you use fresh (dried) herbs and spices when you make it and store in a cool, dry spot in your kitchen. Buying the little containers to make this seasoning would be crazy expensive (but ironically, still cheaper than using the seasoning packets). The best cost savings with this recipe is to purchase your spices from a bulk store, or if that’s not an option, buy the large containers of the individual spices and herbs. This ensures that every teaspoon is perfectly balanced. While I like the somewhat “rough” texture of this seasoning mix, you can use a spice grinder to blitz this lemon pepper mixture into a uniform texture. Making our own homemade lemon pepper seasoning is also cheaper than buying the pre-made mixes and they can make great homemade gifts for the foodies in your life. While I am definitely not the mom who avoids a treat, I want to feel good about the healthy dishes that I serve my family – and part of that involves avoiding unnecessary additives in innocent seeming pantry staples, like our spice mixes. Not only do they taste way better, we avoid the nasty preservatives (like maltodextrin which has some serious health risks) or “flavor enhancers” like monosodium glutamine ( MSG). I’ve been on a real kick to replace all of my store-bought seasoning mixes with homemade seasonings. It’s perfect on so many dishes, brightening them up without making things complicated. I love the zesty heat and bright flavor that comes with adding lemon pepper seasoning to dishes. This is something I use when making my Chicken Piccata and just used on my Baked Fish Sticks, I hope you give them a try too and dunk them in this amazing Tartar Sauce.I love making my own homemade seasoning mixes and today’s homemade spice blend is a Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning recipe, perfect for seafood, pasta, chicken and pork! IF MAKING YOUR OWN DRIED LEMON: I would use the zest from 4-5 lemons, spread it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and dry in a 200☏ oven, for about 15 minutes (keep your eyes on it), time may vary per oven, for more or less. For this recipe I used half of a 1.6 oz (1/2 cup) jar, which was a 1/4 cup measured. I typically make my spice and seasoning blends in small amounts to stay fresh. I get my dried lemon peel from Penzys (in store or online). Simply add to a mason jar with lid, shake and store. Keeping things simple its dried, minced lemon peel, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic and onion powders. It’s bright, citrus tang and peppery flavors accentuate and add to, not take over, whatever you put this on.įive ingredients is all it takes to make this one.
This has to be one of my favorite go to seasonings for all things seafood and chicken.
Made with pantry staples and without all the salt that store bought brings, too. Besides fresh lemon juice, whenever that little added tangy flavor is needed to season fish, chicken, soups or salads, this Lemon Pepper Seasoning always works.
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