Elevate your dishes with this Classic Lemon Pepper Seasoning, a vibrant, additive-free blend that stands out from store-bought versions. Crafted from freshly cracked black pepper, dried lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional paprika and sugar, this seasoning delivers a fresher, bolder flavor that makes any meal pop. Whether sprinkled on roasted vegetables, chicken, fish, fries, or popcorn, this homemade mix is quick to make, versatile, and completely natural. healthier and tastier alternative to packaged mixes.

Easy Homemade Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe

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Servings

4-5

tablespoons

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A fresh, additive-free lemon pepper seasoning with cracked black pepper, dried lemon zest, garlic, and onion powders. Brighter, bolder, and fresher than store-bought, perfect on chicken, fish, veggies, or popcorn.

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Ingredients

3 tbsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
2 tbsp Dried Lemon Zest
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Paprika (optional)
½ tsp Granulated Sugar (optional)

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl or a plate.
Mix everything together until evenly blended.
Leave your lemon pepper seasoning as it is, or grind it into a smooth powder in a spice grinder.
Use as desired or store the seasoning in a well-fitting, clean glass spice container.

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Notes

Yielding about 4–5 tablespoons, it’s perfect for sprinkling on chicken, fish, shrimp, roasted vegetables, fries, or even popcorn.
Adjust the lemon zest for extra citrusy notes or add more black pepper if you like it spicy.
Store it in a clean, airtight jar at room temperature, and it will stay fresh for 2–3 months.