Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Estimated Inventory, 1.5 lb : 37.00
This item was last sold on : 04/23/25
Description/Taste
Lemon pepper seasoning showcases a bright yellow hue flecked with large brown and black granules. The spice mixture has a coarse and crunchy texture that holds up when baked to create a crispy coating. Lemon pepper seasoning has a pungent aroma filled with zesty floral, citrus, and woody notes. The mixture has a sharp lemony flavor mixed with underlying umami nuances and a peppery bite that balances the bitter and sour notes of the lemon zest.
Seasons/Availability
pepper seasoning is available year-round.
Current Facts
Lemon pepper is a spice blend derived from dried lemon zest and crushed black pepper. This simple combination offers a burst of fresh lemon flavor mixed with the floral zing of black pepper. The most flavorful Lemon pepper seasonings are created by mashing the lemon zest and black peppercorns together, ensuring that the essential oils from the zest infuse into the crushed pepper. The blend is then baked and dried, helping to mellow the lemon flavor, creating a bright and balanced mixture. Many commercial Lemon pepper seasonings not only contain the two signature flavors but are mixed with a variety of other spices to create a more unique and well-rounded flavor, including garlic, onion, celery seed, fenugreek, turmeric, salt, coriander, or citric acid. The mixture may also contain some preservatives and anti-caking agents.
Nutritional Value
Lemon pepper is not a significant source of nutrients due to the small quantity used within recipes, however, there are still trace amounts of some vitamins and minerals. Black pepper is known to be rich in vitamins A and C, which can help to boost the body’s immune system. Lemon zest is high in vitamin C and fiber, which helps to maintain a healthy digestive system. Lemon pepper seasoning is also a zero-calorie seasoning and can be found with little to no sodium, making it an ideal spice blend for heart-healthy diets.
Applications
Lemon pepper can be used in any recipe calling for black pepper or recipes that benefit from a boost of zesty lemon flavor. The blend is popular on fish and poultry dishes, specifically roasted or grilled chicken, salmon, and shellfish. The mixture can be added to rice pilaf, mixed into a buttery sauce for pasta, or sprinkled over freshly baked focaccia bread. Lemon and black pepper pair well with a variety of ingredients, including potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, asparagus, and a variety of legumes and grains like chickpeas, couscous, and farro. Mix the spice blend with olive oil for a quick and simple marinade or add it to butter and use it on steak, lobster, or roasted vegetables. Lemon pepper seasoning can be made fresh by combining lemon zest and cracked pepper, or it can be purchased premade. Most premade mixes will contain a preservative like citric acid and anti-caking agents that help to extend their shelf life up to two years. Freshly made lemon pepper should be used almost immediately or stored in the freezer to prevent spoilage.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Lemon pepper chicken wings are a staple dish in American cuisine, especially in Atlanta, Georgia. Chicken wings are an integral part of Atlantan cuisine, and residents consider lemon pepper to be the signature flavor. The wings even have their own terminology, with people ordering them as Lemon pepper, Lemon pepper all flats, and Lemon pepper wet. “All flats” refers to the part of the wing that is served and means an order with no drums, while “wet” refers to a local secret technique that drenches the final product in melted butter, adding the perfect coating of fat to deliver the intense lemon zing and peppery bite of the signature chicken wings. There are many local wing chains in Atlanta, including J.R. Crickets and American Deli, but if you ask the locals, they’ll most likely tell you the best Lemon pepper wings can be found at LT’s Wings, a wing joint located in Southwest Atlanta that’s been serving the signature dish for over 20 years and has earned its place as the epitome of wing culture within the city.
Geography/History
Lemons and pepper both originate in India, each dating back to antiquity. While it is unclear when the combination of these spices was first used, it is known that Lemon pepper is a common flavoring in modern-day Indian cuisine. Both fruits gained popularity throughout Europe in the 15th century and were brought to the New World by explorers around the same time. Lemon pepper is a popular flavor combination in many European cuisines, including Italian, Spanish, and Greek. The pairing is also popular in American cuisine, a common component of summer grilling culture. Today Lemon pepper seasoning can be found in the spice aisle of most supermarkets and grocery stores in the United States and Europe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| South O Brewing Catering | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 858-488-1274 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| The Wise Ox | San Diego CA | 619-851-0672 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
