Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Build your spice collection with a homemade lemon pepper that pairs well with just about anything.

Finding salt-free lemon pepper seasoning at the grocery store can be a challenge. Many blends contain unnecessary additives you’d rather avoid. Fortunately, with just a few basic spices, you can easily make your own Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning.

This spice blend pairs well with countless dishes. We especially recommend using it in savory Mediterranean-style recipes to enhance the flavor. It also makes an excellent dry rub for any cut of steak or chicken wings. Try cooking it with rosemary and olive oil for a juicy, flavorful meal. You can even add it to a simple salad dressing for a bright, zesty boost.

Our homemade lemon pepper seasoning calls for lemon zest, which you can get by using a zester or a fine grater (avoid graters with large holes). It’s a great way to make use of lemon peels you’d normally throw away when juicing.

You’ll want to store this spice blend in a small glass jar. We recommend recycling old spice jars, just wash them out with mild soap and water once they’re empty. Then you can create your own labels or write directly on the glass with a permanent marker as your spice collection grows. This homemade lemon pepper blend will keep in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

TIP: Add dried and ground thyme, shallots, or chives for a more unique flavor profile.

Dietary Restriction: Because pepper is not part of an Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet, this recipe is not AIP-friendly.

Ingredients photo of whole lemon, ground and whole peppercorns, onion powder, and garlic powder, all in bowls

Prep photo of lemon zest in jar with grater and zested lemons behind jar

Prep photo of actively mixing seasonings with lemon zest in bowl

Prep photo of seasonings mixed with lemon zest in bowl

Final photo of lemon pepper seasoning in jars with halved lemon

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